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Top Ten Countries by Radio Ownership

by Vishul Malik

It’s difficult to obtain precise data on the exact number of radio receivers in a country, as this can change rapidly over time due to factors such as sales, upgrades,…


World Top Ten Radio Owning Countries
It’s difficult to obtain precise data on the exact number of radio receivers in a country, as this can change rapidly over time due to factors such as sales, upgrades, and replacements. However, here are the top ten countries by radio ownership, based on estimates from the World Radio TV Handbook:
  • United States – 296 million
  • China – 270 million
  • Brazil – 139 million
  • India – 88 million
  • Indonesia – 63 million
  • Mexico – 53 million
  • Russia – 51 million
  • Japan – 47 million
  • Germany – 43 million
  • Philippines – 40 million

World Top Ten Radio Owning Countries 2016

Country Radio Per 1000 Population
USA 2,118
Australia 1,908
Finland 1,623
UK 1,432
Denmark 1,349
Estonia 1,096
Canada 1,047
South Korea 1,033
Switzerland 1,002
New Zealand 997

 

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