Liberia vs Malawi: Adoption of communication technologies
Liberia
6,254
in 2022
Malawi
4,869
in 2024
Liberia rank
188th
Malawi rank
191st
Adoption of communication technologies over time
- Liberia
- Malawi
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 6,254 against 4,869 in Malawi, a difference of 1,385.
That makes Liberia's figure about 1.3 times Malawi's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.
Liberia ranks 188th and Malawi ranks 191st of 212 countries.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7,772 | 20,036 | 12,264 | Malawi |
| 1990s | 5,465 | 33,735 | 28,270 | Malawi |
| 2000s | 4,470 | 95,338 | 90,867 | Malawi |
| 2010s | 9,109 | 80,527 | 71,418 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 6,085 | 11,444 | 5,359 | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adoption of communication technologies, Liberia or Malawi?
- Liberia, at 6,254 against 4,869 in Malawi as of 2022.
- What is the difference in adoption of communication technologies between Liberia and Malawi?
- 1,385, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and Malawi?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2022.
- How do Liberia and Malawi rank globally for adoption of communication technologies?
- Liberia ranks 188th and Malawi ranks 191st of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) β 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.