Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Colombia
Colombia: Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people was 11.94 per 100 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Colombia, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100 people.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 11.94 per 100 people for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.1% on the previous year and down 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Colombia peaked at 19.26 per 100 people in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1.71 per 100 people, in 1961.
That places Colombia 89th 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 | 1.91 per 100 people | 1.71 per 100 people | 2.15 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.3 per 100 people | 2.77 per 100 people | 4.04 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.45 per 100 people | 4.11 per 100 people | 6.82 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.5 per 100 people | 7.44 per 100 people | 17.3 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.36 per 100 people | 16.88 per 100 people | 19.26 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.11 per 100 people | 14.05 per 100 people | 16.05 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.91 per 100 people | 11.94 per 100 people | 14.78 per 100 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 86 El Salvador 13.96 per 100 people compare
- 87 Azerbaijan 12.82 per 100 people compare
- 88 Seychelles 12.4 per 100 people compare
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Colombia?
- Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Colombia was 11.94 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.26 per 100 people in 2002.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies per 100 people recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.71 per 100 people in 1961.
- How does Colombia rank for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people?
- Colombia ranks 89th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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