Adoption of communication technologies in Argentina

Argentina: Adoption of communication technologies was 6.42 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.42 million
Change on year
down 8.7%
World rank
21st
of 212 countries
All-time high
10.16 million
in 2016
All-time low
914,656
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Argentina, 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 Argentina is 6.42 million, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and down 34.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Argentina peaked at 10.16 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 914,656, in 1960.

That places Argentina 21st out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.01 million 914,656 1.10 million 10
1970s 1.50 million 1.29 million 1.80 million 10
1980s 2.61 million 1.88 million 3.18 million 10
1990s 5.18 million 3.03 million 7.22 million 10
2000s 8.90 million 7.71 million 9.77 million 10
2010s 9.61 million 7.76 million 10.16 million 10
2020s 7.10 million 6.42 million 7.63 million 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Argentina?
Adoption of communication technologies in Argentina was 6.42 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 Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 10.16 million in 2016.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 914,656 in 1960.
How does Argentina rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Argentina ranks 21st out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina 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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