Number of radio sets in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Number of radio sets was 1.80 million in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Zimbabwe, 1970–2008
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
In 2008, number of radio sets in Zimbabwe stood at 1.80 million.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and down 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Zimbabwe peaked at 4.90 million in 2001 and was at its lowest, 145,000, in 1970.
That places Zimbabwe 21st out of 53 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of radio sets in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 145,000 | — |
| 1975 | 200,000 | +37.9% |
| 1976 | 218,000 | +9.0% |
| 1977 | 210,000 | -3.7% |
| 1978 | 225,000 | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 232,000 | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 240,000 | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 250,000 | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 300,000 | +20.0% |
| 1983 | 350,000 | +16.7% |
| 1984 | 450,000 | +28.6% |
| 1985 | 500,000 | +11.1% |
| 1986 | 600,000 | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 750,000 | +25.0% |
| 1988 | 775,000 | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 801,000 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 832,000 | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 860,000 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 1.50 million | +74.4% |
| 1993 | 1.80 million | +20.0% |
| 1994 | 2.10 million | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 2.50 million | +19.0% |
| 1996 | 2.90 million | +16.0% |
| 1997 | 3.40 million | +17.2% |
| 1998 | 4.00 million | +17.6% |
| 1999 | 4.49 million | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 4.70 million | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 4.90 million | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 1.65 million | -66.2% |
| 2004 | 1.71 million | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 1.76 million | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 1.77 million | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 1.80 million | +1.4% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1.80 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 million, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1.80 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.24 million, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of radio sets in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -66.2% | 4.90 million | 1.65 million |
| 1992 | +74.4% | 860,000 | 1.50 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 205,000 | 145,000 | 232,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 501,600 | 240,000 | 801,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.44 million | 832,000 | 4.49 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.61 million | 1.65 million | 4.90 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More science & technology data for Zimbabwe
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 94.25 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.9425 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 15.68 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 38.71 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 2.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 4.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 13 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 13 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Zimbabwe?
- Number of radio sets in Zimbabwe was 1.80 million in 2008, 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 4.90 million in 2001.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 145,000 in 1970.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for number of radio sets?
- Zimbabwe ranks 21st out of 53 countries with data for 2008.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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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.