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 |
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| 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 | ||||