Adoption of communication technologies in Albania

Albania: Adoption of communication technologies was 165,380 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
165,380
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
120th
of 212 countries
All-time high
363,000
in 2009
All-time low
6,845
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Albania, 1960–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for adoption of communication technologies in Albania is 165,380, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Albania peaked at 363,000 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 6,845, in 1960.

Albania ranks 120th 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 10,418 6,845 13,991 10
1970s 98,366 21,660 173,000 10
1980s 32,912 27,300 38,550 10
1990s 65,972 40,000 140,392 10
2000s 264,130 152,687 363,000 10
2010s 271,441 226,718 338,844 10
2020s 187,384 165,380 223,469 5

Countries ranked near Albania

  1. 117 Montenegro 192,212 compare
  2. 118 Afghanistan 181,963 compare
  3. 119 Papua New Guinea 172,691 compare
  4. 121 Kyrgyzstan 156,698 compare
  5. 122 Sudan 155,802 compare
  6. 123 Finland 150,000 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Albania?
Adoption of communication technologies in Albania was 165,380 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 recorded in Albania?
The highest recorded value was 363,000 in 2009.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was 6,845 in 1960.
How does Albania rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Albania ranks 120th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Albania?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Adoption of communication technologies
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, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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