Adoption of communication technologies in Bahrain

Bahrain: Adoption of communication technologies was 256,054 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
256,054
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
106th
of 212 countries
All-time high
299,416
in 2012
All-time low
3,200
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Bahrain, 1965–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Bahrain

  1. 103 Ghana 269,356 compare
  2. 105 Georgia 258,038 compare
  3. 108 Cyprus 245,464 compare
  4. 109 Nicaragua 244,832 compare

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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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About this data

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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