Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Albania

Albania: Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people was 5.92 per 100 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.92 per 100 people
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
128th
of 212 countries
All-time high
12.26 per 100 people
in 2009
All-time low
0.4 per 100 people
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Albania, 1960–2024

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Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100 people.

Analysis

In 2024, adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Albania stood at 5.92 per 100 people.

The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 27.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Albania peaked at 12.26 per 100 people in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.4 per 100 people, in 1960.

Albania ranks 128th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.5721 per 100 people 0.4 per 100 people 0.7379 per 100 people 10
1970s 4.39 per 100 people 0.8173 per 100 people 8.04 per 100 people 10
1980s 1.05 per 100 people 0.9281 per 100 people 1.17 per 100 people 10
1990s 2.04 per 100 people 1.22 per 100 people 4.4 per 100 people 10
2000s 8.63 per 100 people 4.82 per 100 people 12.26 per 100 people 10
2010s 9.34 per 100 people 7.82 per 100 people 11.64 per 100 people 10
2020s 6.61 per 100 people 5.92 per 100 people 7.78 per 100 people 5

Countries ranked near Albania

  1. 125 Sri Lanka 6.85 per 100 people compare
  2. 126 Georgia 6.78 per 100 people compare
  3. 127 Ecuador 6.72 per 100 people compare
  4. 129 Micronesia (country) 5.78 per 100 people compare
  5. 130 Thailand 5.45 per 100 people compare
  6. 131 Marshall Islands 4.86 per 100 people compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Albania?
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Albania was 5.92 per 100 people in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest adoption of communication technologies per 100 people recorded in Albania?
The highest recorded value was 12.26 per 100 people in 2009.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies per 100 people recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4 per 100 people in 1960.
How does Albania rank for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people?
Albania ranks 128th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people rising or falling in Albania?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Albania data come from?
The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people
Unit
per 100 people
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,787 data points, 1960–2024
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