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