Benin vs Sierra Leone: Adoption of communication technologies
Benin
1,350
in 2024
Sierra Leone
269
in 2022
Benin rank
203rd
Sierra Leone rank
204th
Adoption of communication technologies over time
- Benin
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Benin currently reports 1,350 against 269 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 1,081.
That makes Benin's figure about 5.0 times Sierra Leone's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 57 shared years of data; in 1965 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Benin ranks 203rd and Sierra Leone ranks 204th of 212 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 5 and Sierra Leone in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,300 | 2,700 | 400 | Sierra Leone |
| 1970s | 4,675 | 2,700 | 1,975 | Benin |
| 1980s | 11,207 | 12,829 | 1,622 | Sierra Leone |
| 1990s | 26,925 | 15,774 | 11,151 | Benin |
| 2000s | 81,972 | 26,892 | 55,080 | Benin |
| 2010s | 125,872 | 13,633 | 112,240 | Benin |
| 2020s | 15,135 | 242.33 | 14,893 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adoption of communication technologies, Benin or Sierra Leone?
- Benin, at 1,350 against 269 in Sierra Leone as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adoption of communication technologies between Benin and Sierra Leone?
- 1,081, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Sierra Leone?
- 57 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2022.
- How do Benin and Sierra Leone rank globally for adoption of communication technologies?
- Benin ranks 203rd and Sierra Leone ranks 204th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Adoption of communication technologies. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.