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.
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
- Scientific and technical journal articles 519.85 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 15.68 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 94.25 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 94.25 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 5 (2016)
- Share of the population using the Internet 41.6% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 8 (2016)
- Number of people using the Internet 5.15 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 1.94 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 322,483 (2024)
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.