Adoption of communication technologies in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.33 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.33 million
Change on year
down 18.9%
World rank
57th
of 212 countries
All-time high
1.80 million
in 2015
All-time low
210,000
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Azerbaijan, 1975–2024
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 Azerbaijan is 1.33 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 18.9% on the previous year and down 26.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Azerbaijan peaked at 1.80 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 210,000, in 1975.
Azerbaijan ranks 57th 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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 210,000 | — |
| 1976 | 230,000 | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 270,000 | +17.4% |
| 1978 | 290,000 | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 320,000 | +10.3% |
| 1980 | 340,000 | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 390,000 | +14.7% |
| 1982 | 410,000 | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 430,000 | +4.9% |
| 1984 | 450,000 | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 470,000 | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 500,000 | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 530,000 | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 559,000 | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 590,000 | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 620,000 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 620,150 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 620,300 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 620,390 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 635,237 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 639,532 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 645,068 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 658,296 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 680,200 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 730,000 | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 801,200 | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 864,800 | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 926,000 | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 941,366 | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 1.01 million | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 1.09 million | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 1.18 million | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 1.25 million | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 1.31 million | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 1.40 million | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 1.51 million | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 1.68 million | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 1.72 million | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 1.76 million | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 1.80 million | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 1.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.70 million | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 1.69 million | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 1.68 million | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 1.67 million | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1.65 million | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 1.64 million | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 1.64 million | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 1.64 million | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1.33 million | -18.9% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 1.33 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 734,874, 1.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 1.33 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734,202, 1.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 264,000 | 210,000 | 320,000 | 5 |
| 1980s | 466,900 | 340,000 | 590,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 646,917 | 620,000 | 730,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.08 million | 801,200 | 1.40 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.70 million | 1.51 million | 1.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.58 million | 1.33 million | 1.65 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5787 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Azerbaijan?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Azerbaijan was 1.33 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 Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.80 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 210,000 in 1975.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Azerbaijan ranks 57th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan 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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