Radio sets (per 1,000 people) in Somalia
Somalia: Radio sets (per 1,000 people) was 61.87 per 1,000 people in 2001. ◆ Volatile
Radio sets in Somalia, 1970–2001
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in per 1,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for radio sets in Somalia is 61.87 per 1,000 people, measured in 2001.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, radio sets in Somalia peaked at 69.25 per 1,000 people in 1997 and was at its lowest, 13.88 per 1,000 people, in 1970.
Somalia ranks 51st of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Radio sets (per 1,000 people) in Somalia, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 13.88 per 1,000 people | — |
| 1975 | 16.51 per 1,000 people | +18.9% |
| 1976 | 16.59 per 1,000 people | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 14.08 per 1,000 people | -15.1% |
| 1978 | 14.28 per 1,000 people | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 13.95 per 1,000 people | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 17.4 per 1,000 people | +24.8% |
| 1981 | 18.19 per 1,000 people | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 19.37 per 1,000 people | +6.5% |
| 1983 | 20.55 per 1,000 people | +6.1% |
| 1984 | 23.37 per 1,000 people | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 31.43 per 1,000 people | +34.5% |
| 1986 | 39.23 per 1,000 people | +24.8% |
| 1987 | 40.46 per 1,000 people | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 43.05 per 1,000 people | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 45.66 per 1,000 people | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 48.49 per 1,000 people | +6.2% |
| 1991 | 50.11 per 1,000 people | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 53.49 per 1,000 people | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 56.94 per 1,000 people | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 57.83 per 1,000 people | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 61.31 per 1,000 people | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 67.89 per 1,000 people | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 69.25 per 1,000 people | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 67.31 per 1,000 people | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 65.34 per 1,000 people | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 63.52 per 1,000 people | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 61.87 per 1,000 people | -2.6% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 61.87 per 1,000 people is below the median for low income countries, which is 145.88 per 1,000 people, 42% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 61.87 per 1,000 people is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171.08 per 1,000 people, 36% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.88 per 1,000 people | 13.88 per 1,000 people | 16.59 per 1,000 people | 6 |
| 1980s | 29.87 per 1,000 people | 17.4 per 1,000 people | 45.66 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.8 per 1,000 people | 48.49 per 1,000 people | 69.25 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.69 per 1,000 people | 61.87 per 1,000 people | 63.52 per 1,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More science & technology data for Somalia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 53.96 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.5396 units per person (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 9.91 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 15.79 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.61 % change on previous year (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 12.01 % change on previous year (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 151.88 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is radio sets in Somalia?
- Radio sets in Somalia was 61.87 per 1,000 people in 2001, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest radio sets recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 69.25 per 1,000 people in 1997.
- What is the lowest radio sets recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.88 per 1,000 people in 1970.
- How does Somalia rank for radio sets?
- Somalia ranks 51st out of 53 countries with data for 2001.
- Is radio sets rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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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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.