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
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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 914,656 | — |
| 1961 | 914,656 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 914,656 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 914,656 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 914,656 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1.10 million | +20.3% |
| 1966 | 1.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.29 million | +17.0% |
| 1971 | 1.29 million | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1.29 million | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1.29 million | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1.29 million | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1.65 million | +28.3% |
| 1976 | 1.68 million | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 1.69 million | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 1.73 million | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 1.80 million | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 1.88 million | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 2.20 million | +17.0% |
| 1982 | 2.36 million | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 2.27 million | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 2.60 million | +14.4% |
| 1985 | 2.71 million | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 2.86 million | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 2.97 million | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 3.18 million | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 3.08 million | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 3.03 million | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 3.13 million | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 3.59 million | +14.8% |
| 1993 | 3.98 million | +10.8% |
| 1994 | 4.99 million | +25.2% |
| 1995 | 5.71 million | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 6.26 million | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 6.83 million | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 7.10 million | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 7.22 million | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 7.89 million | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 8.13 million | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 7.71 million | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 8.60 million | +11.6% |
| 2004 | 8.76 million | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 9.44 million | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 9.46 million | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 9.50 million | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 9.74 million | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 9.77 million | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 9.91 million | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 9.72 million | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 9.46 million | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 9.66 million | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 9.82 million | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 10.07 million | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 10.16 million | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 9.74 million | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 9.76 million | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 7.76 million | -20.6% |
| 2020 | 7.36 million | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 7.63 million | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 7.04 million | -7.7% |
| 2023 | 7.03 million | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 6.42 million | -8.7% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 6.42 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 734,874, 8.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 6.42 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 23.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +28.3% | 1.29 million | 1.65 million |
| 1994 | +25.2% | 3.98 million | 4.99 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More reference data data for Argentina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
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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