Adoption of communication technologies in Belarus
Belarus: Adoption of communication technologies was 4.14 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Belarus, 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 Belarus is 4.14 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Belarus peaked at 4.54 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 75,000, in 1960.
Belarus ranks 31st of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 94,950 | 75,000 | 114,900 | 10 |
| 1970s | 421,080 | 257,600 | 675,900 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.03 million | 722,900 | 1.46 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.02 million | 1.57 million | 2.64 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.29 million | 2.75 million | 3.98 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.42 million | 4.14 million | 4.54 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.26 million | 4.14 million | 4.41 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Belarus?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Belarus was 4.14 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 Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 4.54 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,000 in 1960.
- How does Belarus rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Belarus ranks 31st out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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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