Number of radio sets in Zambia

Zambia: Number of radio sets was 1.61 million in 2002. β—† Volatile

Latest (2002)
1.61 million
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
23rd
of 53 countries
All-time high
1.61 million
in 2002
All-time low
160,000
in 1970
Years of data
25
1970–2002

Number of radio sets in Zambia, 1970–2002

0500.0k1.0M1.5M1970198620021970: 160.0k1975: 230.0k1980: 320.0k1981: 380.0k1982: 400.0k1983: 420.0k1984: 450.0k1985: 500.0k1986: 528.0k1987: 550.0k1988: 576.0k1989: 603.0k1990: 650.0k1991: 680.0k1992: 705.0k1993: 730.0k1994: 760.0k1995: 800.0k1996: 1.0M1997: 1.0M1998: 1.2M1999: 1.3M2000: 1.4M2001: 1.5M2002: 1.6M

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.

Analysis

Zambia recorded 1.61 million for number of radio sets in 2002. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.

The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 128.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Zambia peaked at 1.61 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 160,000, in 1970.

That places Zambia 23rd out of 53 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 195,000 160,000 230,000 2
1980s 472,700 320,000 603,000 10
1990s 885,500 650,000 1.30 million 10
2000s 1.50 million 1.40 million 1.61 million 3

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 20 Togo 2.00 million compare
  2. 21 Zimbabwe 1.80 million compare
  3. 22 Mali 1.62 million compare
  4. 24 Tunisia 1.49 million compare
  5. 25 Burkina Faso 1.42 million compare
  6. 26 Libya 1.35 million compare

See the full ranking of 59 places β†’

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All data for Zambia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is number of radio sets in Zambia?
Number of radio sets in Zambia was 1.61 million in 2002, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
What is the highest number of radio sets recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 1.61 million in 2002.
What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 160,000 in 1970.
How does Zambia rank for number of radio sets?
Zambia ranks 23rd out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 128.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia data come from?
The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Number of radio sets. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of radio sets
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
59 places, 1,603 data points, 1970–2008
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Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. The total number of radio sets. A radio set is a device capable of receiving broadcast radio signals, using popular frequencies, such as FM, AM, LW and SW. A radio set may be a stand-alone device, or it may be integrated into another device, such as a Walkman, a car or an alarm clock.