Cape Verde vs Somalia: Adoption of communication technologies
Cape Verde
61,294
in 2024
Somalia
55,005
in 2023
Cape Verde rank
148th
Somalia rank
150th
Adoption of communication technologies over time
- Cape Verde
- Somalia
How they compare
Cape Verde currently reports 61,294 against 55,005 in Somalia, a difference of 6,289.
That makes Cape Verde's figure about 1.1 times Somalia's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 55 shared years of data; in 1960 it was Somalia ahead.
Cape Verde ranks 148th and Somalia ranks 150th of 212 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Cape Verde averaged higher in 1 and Somalia in 6.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 188 | 1,249 | 1,061 | Somalia |
| 1970s | 188 | 1,249 | 1,061 | Somalia |
| 1980s | 3,574 | 11,111 | 7,537 | Somalia |
| 1990s | 22,951 | 16,700 | 6,251 | Cape Verde |
| 2000s | 69,106 | 79,500 | 10,394 | Somalia |
| 2010s | 65,666 | 71,778 | 6,112 | Somalia |
| 2020s | 57,469 | 82,001 | 24,532 | Somalia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adoption of communication technologies, Cape Verde or Somalia?
- Cape Verde, at 61,294 against 55,005 in Somalia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adoption of communication technologies between Cape Verde and Somalia?
- 6,289, with Cape Verde ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Somalia?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2023.
- How do Cape Verde and Somalia rank globally for adoption of communication technologies?
- Cape Verde ranks 148th and Somalia ranks 150th 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.