Adoption of communication technologies in Brazil
Brazil: Adoption of communication technologies was 22.55 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Brazil, 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 Brazil is 22.55 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.8% on the previous year and down 48.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Brazil peaked at 45.04 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 650,000, in 1960.
Brazil ranks 10th of 212 countries on this measure, 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 | 750,000 | 650,000 | 850,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.20 million | 1.25 million | 4.29 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.86 million | 4.95 million | 8.79 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.43 million | 9.41 million | 24.98 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.67 million | 30.93 million | 41.50 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.67 million | 33.71 million | 45.04 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.98 million | 22.55 million | 30.65 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Brazil?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Brazil was 22.55 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 45.04 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 650,000 in 1960.
- How does Brazil rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Brazil ranks 10th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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