Radio sets in Kenya
Kenya: Radio sets was 208.85 per 1,000 people in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Radio sets in Kenya, 1970–2002
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in per 1,000 people.
Analysis
In 2002, radio sets in Kenya stood at 208.85 per 1,000 people.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 137.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, radio sets in Kenya peaked at 214.45 per 1,000 people in 2000 and was at its lowest, 23.55 per 1,000 people, in 1970.
Kenya ranks 22nd of 53 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.75 per 1,000 people | 23.55 per 1,000 people | 38.31 per 1,000 people | 6 |
| 1980s | 73.63 per 1,000 people | 39.96 per 1,000 people | 97.06 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 152.96 per 1,000 people | 85.3 per 1,000 people | 209.54 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 211.77 per 1,000 people | 208.85 per 1,000 people | 214.45 per 1,000 people | 3 |
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More science & technology data for Kenya
- Scientific and technical journal articles 2,079 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 71.38 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 37 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 35.0% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 160 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.8% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 14.35 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 3.04 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is radio sets in Kenya?
- Radio sets in Kenya was 208.85 per 1,000 people in 2002, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest radio sets recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 214.45 per 1,000 people in 2000.
- What is the lowest radio sets recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.55 per 1,000 people in 1970.
- How does Kenya rank for radio sets?
- Kenya ranks 22nd out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
- Is radio sets rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 137.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Radio sets (per 1,000 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Radio sets per 1000 inhabitants is obtained by dividing the number of radio sets in use by the population and multiplying by 1000.