Adoption of communication technologies in Algeria
Algeria: Adoption of communication technologies was 6.93 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.93 million
Change on year
up 9.6%
World rank
19th
of 212 countries
All-time high
6.93 million
in 2024
All-time low
72,700
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Algeria, 1965–2024
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 Algeria is 6.93 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 123.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Algeria peaked at 6.93 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 72,700, in 1965.
Algeria ranks 19th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 72,700 | — |
| 1966 | 72,700 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 72,700 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 72,700 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 72,700 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 95,800 | +31.8% |
| 1971 | 95,800 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 95,800 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 95,800 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 95,800 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 128,900 | +34.6% |
| 1976 | 140,723 | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 172,400 | +22.5% |
| 1978 | 207,000 | +20.1% |
| 1979 | 260,400 | +25.8% |
| 1980 | 311,400 | +19.6% |
| 1981 | 362,900 | +16.5% |
| 1982 | 408,211 | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 445,779 | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 465,309 | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 537,056 | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 578,571 | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 634,859 | +9.7% |
| 1988 | 697,209 | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 749,851 | +7.6% |
| 1990 | 812,000 | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 883,120 | +8.8% |
| 1992 | 962,247 | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 1.07 million | +11.0% |
| 1994 | 1.12 million | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 1.18 million | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 1.28 million | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 1.40 million | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 1.48 million | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 1.60 million | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 1.76 million | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 1.88 million | +6.7% |
| 2002 | 1.95 million | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 2.08 million | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 2.49 million | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 2.57 million | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 2.84 million | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 3.07 million | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 3.07 million | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.58 million | -16.1% |
| 2010 | 2.92 million | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 3.06 million | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 3.29 million | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 3.13 million | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 3.10 million | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 3.27 million | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 3.40 million | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 4.10 million | +20.5% |
| 2018 | 4.20 million | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 4.64 million | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 4.79 million | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 5.10 million | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 5.58 million | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 6.32 million | +13.4% |
| 2024 | 6.93 million | +9.6% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 6.93 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 734,874, 9.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 6.93 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.22 million, 5.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 72,700 | 72,700 | 72,700 | 5 |
| 1970s | 138,842 | 95,800 | 260,400 | 10 |
| 1980s | 519,114 | 311,400 | 749,851 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.18 million | 812,000 | 1.60 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.43 million | 1.76 million | 3.07 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.51 million | 2.92 million | 4.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.74 million | 4.79 million | 6.93 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More reference data data for Algeria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8614 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3259 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.61 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Algeria?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Algeria was 6.93 million 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 Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 6.93 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,700 in 1965.
- How does Algeria rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Algeria ranks 19th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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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