Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Brazil
Brazil: Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people was 10.63 per 100 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Brazil, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Brazil is 10.63 per 100 people, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 12.2% on the previous year and down 51.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Brazil peaked at 22.69 per 100 people in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.8893 per 100 people, in 1960.
That places Brazil 106th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.9574 per 100 people | 0.8893 per 100 people | 1.02 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.03 per 100 people | 1.3 per 100 people | 3.59 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.04 per 100 people | 4.05 per 100 people | 5.94 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.89 per 100 people | 6.31 per 100 people | 14.6 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.06 per 100 people | 17.77 per 100 people | 21.74 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.79 per 100 people | 16.25 per 100 people | 22.69 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.84 per 100 people | 10.63 per 100 people | 14.69 per 100 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 103 New Zealand 10.82 per 100 people compare
- 104 Czechia 10.79 per 100 people compare
- 105 Guatemala 10.77 per 100 people compare
- 107 Turkey 10.32 per 100 people compare
- 108 Turkmenistan 10.17 per 100 people compare
- 109 Dominican Republic 10.06 per 100 people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Brazil?
- Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Brazil was 10.63 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 22.69 per 100 people in 2013.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies per 100 people recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8893 per 100 people in 1960.
- How does Brazil rank for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people?
- Brazil ranks 106th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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