Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Ireland
Ireland: Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people was 20.51 per 100 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Ireland, 1960–2024
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 Ireland stood at 20.51 per 100 people.
The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and down 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Ireland peaked at 51.41 per 100 people in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.94 per 100 people, in 1960.
Ireland ranks 60th of 212 regions 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.89 per 100 people | 3.94 per 100 people | 5.84 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.91 per 100 people | 7.97 per 100 people | 13.01 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.8 per 100 people | 14.24 per 100 people | 26.3 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.34 per 100 people | 28 per 100 people | 46.3 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.35 per 100 people | 47.02 per 100 people | 51.41 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.5 per 100 people | 35.82 per 100 people | 45.58 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.3 per 100 people | 20.51 per 100 people | 33.69 per 100 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 57 Belgium 21.18 per 100 people compare
- 58 Tuvalu 21.15 per 100 people compare
- 59 United Arab Emirates 20.8 per 100 people compare
- 61 American Samoa 20.05 per 100 people compare
- 62 Saudi Arabia 19.75 per 100 people compare
- 63 Trinidad and Tobago 19.75 per 100 people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Ireland?
- Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Ireland was 20.51 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 51.41 per 100 people in 2007.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies per 100 people recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.94 per 100 people in 1960.
- How does Ireland rank for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people?
- Ireland ranks 60th out of 212 regions with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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