Adoption of communication technologies in Bahrain
Bahrain: Adoption of communication technologies was 256,054 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Bahrain, 1965–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Bahrain stood at 256,054.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Bahrain peaked at 299,416 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3,200, in 1965.
Bahrain ranks 106th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 5 |
| 1970s | 13,617 | 6,300 | 33,310 | 10 |
| 1980s | 64,667 | 41,220 | 87,737 | 10 |
| 1990s | 132,784 | 93,995 | 165,369 | 10 |
| 2000s | 194,723 | 170,976 | 238,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 277,227 | 228,000 | 299,416 | 10 |
| 2020s | 263,580 | 256,054 | 274,106 | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.24 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Bahrain?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Bahrain was 256,054 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 Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 299,416 in 2012.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,200 in 1965.
- How does Bahrain rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Bahrain ranks 106th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain 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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