Adoption of communication technologies in Angola

Angola: Adoption of communication technologies was 80,267 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
80,267
Change on year
down 7.3%
World rank
134th
of 212 countries
All-time high
304,493
in 2016
All-time low
6,666
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Angola, 1960–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Angola

  1. 131 Botswana 83,182 compare
  2. 132 Burkina Faso 81,718 compare
  3. 133 Macao 81,260 compare
  4. 135 Togo 78,576 compare
  5. 136 Tanzania 78,299 compare
  6. 137 Fiji 77,765 compare

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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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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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