Ecuador vs North Korea: Adoption of communication technologies
Ecuador
1.22 million
in 2024
North Korea
1.18 million
in 2022
Ecuador rank
59th
North Korea rank
62nd
Adoption of communication technologies over time
- Ecuador
- North Korea
How they compare
Ecuador currently reports 1.22 million against 1.18 million in North Korea, a difference of 37,910.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 39 shared years of data; in 1983 it was North Korea ahead.
Ecuador ranks 59th and North Korea ranks 62nd of 212 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Ecuador averaged higher in 4 and North Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 322,447 | 500,000 | 177,553 | North Korea |
| 1990s | 728,910 | 500,000 | 228,910 | Ecuador |
| 2000s | 1.63 million | 979,600 | 649,434 | Ecuador |
| 2010s | 2.34 million | 1.18 million | 1.16 million | Ecuador |
| 2020s | 1.85 million | 1.18 million | 671,170 | Ecuador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adoption of communication technologies, Ecuador or North Korea?
- Ecuador, at 1.22 million against 1.18 million in North Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adoption of communication technologies between Ecuador and North Korea?
- 37,910, with Ecuador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and North Korea?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 2022.
- How do Ecuador and North Korea rank globally for adoption of communication technologies?
- Ecuador ranks 59th and North Korea ranks 62nd 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.