Timeline of the introduction of radio in countries

This is a list of when the first radio broadcasts to the public occurred in the mentioned countries and territories. Non-public field tests and closed circuit demonstrations are not referred to; neither are license dates or dates of the official opening.

A map showing when radio broadcasting was introduced in each country.

  1920s, 1st half, or earlier (33)

  1920s, 2nd half (53)

  1930s (56)

  1940s (35)

  1950s (27)

  1960s or later (17)

  No data

Basis for each entry is the time of introduction. Listed are independent countries, dependent territories and territories within a country only if they became independent later or if it is a large country and there is a vast time difference with the introduction in different parts.

Each entry comprises: the flag linked to the country or territory, the name of the country or territory and, in parentheses, the designation of the radio station (either by call sign or by name, linked to a main article), its city and some additional information.