Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in China
China: Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people was 11.73 per 100 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.73 per 100 people
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
93rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
27.9 per 100 people
in 2006
All-time low
0.1849 per 100 people
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in China, 1975–2024
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 China is 11.73 per 100 people, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.0% on the previous year and down 34.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in China peaked at 27.9 per 100 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.1849 per 100 people, in 1975.
China ranks 93rd 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.
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in China, year by year
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.1849 per 100 people | — |
| 1976 | 0.1895 per 100 people | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 0.1945 per 100 people | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 0.2015 per 100 people | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 0.21 per 100 people | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 0.2179 per 100 people | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 0.2227 per 100 people | +2.2% |
| 1982 | 0.2311 per 100 people | +3.8% |
| 1983 | 0.2437 per 100 people | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 0.2657 per 100 people | +9.0% |
| 1985 | 0.2943 per 100 people | +10.8% |
| 1986 | 0.3251 per 100 people | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 0.3562 per 100 people | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 0.4236 per 100 people | +18.9% |
| 1989 | 0.5007 per 100 people | +18.2% |
| 1990 | 0.594 per 100 people | +18.6% |
| 1991 | 0.722 per 100 people | +21.5% |
| 1992 | 0.968 per 100 people | +34.1% |
| 1993 | 1.45 per 100 people | +49.8% |
| 1994 | 2.26 per 100 people | +55.9% |
| 1995 | 3.34 per 100 people | +47.8% |
| 1996 | 4.46 per 100 people | +33.5% |
| 1997 | 5.66 per 100 people | +26.9% |
| 1998 | 6.99 per 100 people | +23.5% |
| 1999 | 8.63 per 100 people | +23.5% |
| 2000 | 11.41 per 100 people | +32.2% |
| 2001 | 14.11 per 100 people | +23.6% |
| 2002 | 16.65 per 100 people | +18.0% |
| 2003 | 20.3 per 100 people | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 23.94 per 100 people | +18.0% |
| 2005 | 26.75 per 100 people | +11.7% |
| 2006 | 27.9 per 100 people | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 27.58 per 100 people | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 25.52 per 100 people | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 23.37 per 100 people | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 21.78 per 100 people | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 20.96 per 100 people | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 20.31 per 100 people | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 19.36 per 100 people | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 17.97 per 100 people | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 16.55 per 100 people | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 14.72 per 100 people | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 13.72 per 100 people | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 13.54 per 100 people | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 13.42 per 100 people | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 12.76 per 100 people | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 12.67 per 100 people | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 12.59 per 100 people | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 12.61 per 100 people | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 11.73 per 100 people | -7.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 11.73 per 100 people is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.7 per 100 people, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's 11.73 per 100 people is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10.82 per 100 people, 1.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1961 per 100 people | 0.1849 per 100 people | 0.21 per 100 people | 5 |
| 1980s | 0.3081 per 100 people | 0.2179 per 100 people | 0.5007 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.51 per 100 people | 0.594 per 100 people | 8.63 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.75 per 100 people | 11.41 per 100 people | 27.9 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.23 per 100 people | 13.42 per 100 people | 21.78 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.47 per 100 people | 11.73 per 100 people | 12.76 per 100 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 90 Costa Rica 11.9 per 100 people compare
- 91 Kazakhstan 11.87 per 100 people compare
- 92 Kuwait 11.83 per 100 people compare
- 94 Cape Verde 11.68 per 100 people compare
- 95 Denmark 11.68 per 100 people compare
- 96 Syria 11.52 per 100 people compare
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in China?
- Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in China was 11.73 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 27.9 per 100 people in 2006.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies per 100 people recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1849 per 100 people in 1975.
- How does China rank for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people?
- China ranks 93rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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