Radio sets in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Radio sets was 144.24 per 1,000 people in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Radio sets in Zimbabwe, 1970–2008
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in per 1,000 people.
Analysis
In 2008, radio sets in Zimbabwe stood at 144.24 per 1,000 people.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and down 55.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, radio sets in Zimbabwe peaked at 389.66 per 1,000 people in 2001 and was at its lowest, 27.85 per 1,000 people, in 1970.
Zimbabwe ranks 33rd 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.
Radio sets in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 27.85 per 1,000 people | — |
| 1975 | 32.41 per 1,000 people | +16.4% |
| 1976 | 34.2 per 1,000 people | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 31.91 per 1,000 people | -6.7% |
| 1978 | 33.1 per 1,000 people | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 32.99 per 1,000 people | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 32.92 per 1,000 people | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 33.02 per 1,000 people | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 38.1 per 1,000 people | +15.4% |
| 1983 | 42.71 per 1,000 people | +12.1% |
| 1984 | 52.8 per 1,000 people | +23.6% |
| 1985 | 56.46 per 1,000 people | +6.9% |
| 1986 | 65.29 per 1,000 people | +15.6% |
| 1987 | 78.75 per 1,000 people | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 78.66 per 1,000 people | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 78.77 per 1,000 people | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 79.47 per 1,000 people | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 80.01 per 1,000 people | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 136.29 per 1,000 people | +70.3% |
| 1993 | 160.08 per 1,000 people | +17.5% |
| 1994 | 183.09 per 1,000 people | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 213.96 per 1,000 people | +16.9% |
| 1996 | 243.88 per 1,000 people | +14.0% |
| 1997 | 281.31 per 1,000 people | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 326.22 per 1,000 people | +16.0% |
| 1999 | 361.78 per 1,000 people | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 375.71 per 1,000 people | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 389.66 per 1,000 people | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 131.13 per 1,000 people | -66.3% |
| 2004 | 135.5 per 1,000 people | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 139.85 per 1,000 people | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 141.42 per 1,000 people | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 144.24 per 1,000 people | +2.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 144.24 per 1,000 people is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 154.25 per 1,000 people, 94% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 144.24 per 1,000 people is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171.08 per 1,000 people, 84% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 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 | -66.3% | 389.66 per 1,000 people | 131.13 per 1,000 people |
| 1992 | +70.3% | 80.01 per 1,000 people | 136.29 per 1,000 people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.08 per 1,000 people | 27.85 per 1,000 people | 34.2 per 1,000 people | 6 |
| 1980s | 55.75 per 1,000 people | 32.92 per 1,000 people | 78.77 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 206.61 per 1,000 people | 79.47 per 1,000 people | 361.78 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 208.22 per 1,000 people | 131.13 per 1,000 people | 389.66 per 1,000 people | 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)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 519.85 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is radio sets in Zimbabwe?
- Radio sets in Zimbabwe was 144.24 per 1,000 people in 2008, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest radio sets recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 389.66 per 1,000 people in 2001.
- What is the lowest radio sets recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.85 per 1,000 people in 1970.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for radio sets?
- Zimbabwe ranks 33rd out of 53 countries with data for 2008.
- Is radio sets rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.8%. 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 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.