Lebanon vs South Africa: Adoption of communication technologies
Lebanon
924,461
in 2022
South Africa
1.01 million
in 2024
Lebanon rank
68th
South Africa rank
67th
Adoption of communication technologies over time
- Lebanon
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.01 million against 924,461 in Lebanon, a difference of 88,579.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Lebanon's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Lebanon ranks 68th and South Africa ranks 67th of 212 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lebanon | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 351,150 | 2.45 million | 2.10 million | South Africa |
| 1990s | 468,523 | 4.11 million | 3.64 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 677,824 | 4.90 million | 4.22 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 990,842 | 4.09 million | 3.10 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 891,807 | 1.63 million | 735,053 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adoption of communication technologies, Lebanon or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.01 million against 924,461 in Lebanon as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adoption of communication technologies between Lebanon and South Africa?
- 88,579, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lebanon and South Africa?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2022.
- How do Lebanon and South Africa rank globally for adoption of communication technologies?
- Lebanon ranks 68th and South Africa ranks 67th 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.