Adoption of communication technologies in Angola
Angola: Adoption of communication technologies was 80,267 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Angola, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Angola stood at 80,267.
The figure is down 7.3% on the previous year and down 72.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Angola peaked at 304,493 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 6,666, in 1960.
Angola ranks 134th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,333 | 6,666 | 10,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 17,700 | 13,000 | 30,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 50,331 | 36,000 | 67,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 59,716 | 48,900 | 72,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 110,792 | 64,900 | 303,179 | 10 |
| 2010s | 219,839 | 124,726 | 304,493 | 10 |
| 2020s | 100,007 | 80,267 | 120,001 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Angola?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Angola was 80,267 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 Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 304,493 in 2016.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,666 in 1960.
- How does Angola rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Angola ranks 134th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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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