Adoption of communication technologies in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Adoption of communication technologies was 81,718 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
81,718
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
132nd
of 212 countries
All-time high
152,461
in 2009
All-time low
1,500
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Burkina Faso, 1970–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 81,718 for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Burkina Faso peaked at 152,461 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1,500, in 1970.
Burkina Faso ranks 132nd 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 Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,500 | — |
| 1971 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2,400 | +60.0% |
| 1976 | 2,600 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 4,000 | +53.8% |
| 1978 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 6,670 | +66.8% |
| 1982 | 7,180 | +7.6% |
| 1983 | 7,488 | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 7,797 | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 7,950 | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 9,582 | +20.5% |
| 1987 | 11,556 | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 12,804 | +10.8% |
| 1989 | 14,494 | +13.2% |
| 1990 | 16,183 | +11.7% |
| 1991 | 17,844 | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 19,784 | +10.9% |
| 1993 | 21,873 | +10.6% |
| 1994 | 26,328 | +20.4% |
| 1995 | 30,043 | +14.1% |
| 1996 | 34,055 | +13.4% |
| 1997 | 36,258 | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 41,218 | +13.7% |
| 1999 | 47,338 | +14.8% |
| 2000 | 53,217 | +12.4% |
| 2001 | 58,036 | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 61,908 | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 66,639 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 85,225 | +27.9% |
| 2005 | 91,191 | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 94,758 | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 116,746 | +23.2% |
| 2008 | 148,157 | +26.9% |
| 2009 | 152,461 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 143,963 | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 141,529 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 141,358 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 137,421 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 124,595 | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 75,075 | -39.7% |
| 2016 | 75,727 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 76,000 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 76,760 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 75,291 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 75,039 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 81,374 | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 72,661 | -10.7% |
| 2023 | 82,473 | +13.5% |
| 2024 | 81,718 | -0.9% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 81,718 is above the median for low income countries, which is 44,127, 1.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 81,718 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 56,011, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,450 | 1,500 | 4,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,952 | 4,000 | 14,494 | 10 |
| 1990s | 29,092 | 16,183 | 47,338 | 10 |
| 2000s | 92,834 | 53,217 | 152,461 | 10 |
| 2010s | 106,772 | 75,075 | 143,963 | 10 |
| 2020s | 78,653 | 72,661 | 82,473 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4137 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 33.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 45.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Burkina Faso?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Burkina Faso was 81,718 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 152,461 in 2009.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 in 1970.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Burkina Faso ranks 132nd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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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