Germany vs United States: Adoption of communication technologies
Germany
38.40 million
in 2024
United States
81.55 million
in 2024
Germany rank
5th
United States rank
2nd
Adoption of communication technologies over time
- Germany
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 81.55 million against 38.40 million in Germany, a difference of 43.15 million.
That makes United States's figure about 2.1 times Germany's.
Across all 65 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 5th and United States ranks 2nd of 212 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.03 million | 53.78 million | 49.75 million | United States |
| 1970s | 12.20 million | 77.36 million | 65.17 million | United States |
| 1980s | 24.77 million | 114.62 million | 89.85 million | United States |
| 1990s | 40.27 million | 158.97 million | 118.70 million | United States |
| 2000s | 53.13 million | 175.06 million | 121.94 million | United States |
| 2010s | 46.59 million | 127.25 million | 80.66 million | United States |
| 2020s | 38.51 million | 91.27 million | 52.76 million | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adoption of communication technologies, Germany or United States?
- United States, at 81.55 million against 38.40 million in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adoption of communication technologies between Germany and United States?
- 43.15 million, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United States?
- 65 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2024.
- How do Germany and United States rank globally for adoption of communication technologies?
- Germany ranks 5th and United States ranks 2nd 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.