Adoption of communication technologies in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Adoption of communication technologies was 61,294 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Cape Verde, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Cape Verde recorded 61,294 for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Cape Verde peaked at 74,503 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 188, in 1960.
Cape Verde ranks 148th 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 | 188 | 188 | 188 | 9 |
| 1970s | 448.4 | 188 | 1,490 | 5 |
| 1980s | 3,361 | 1,439 | 6,800 | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,951 | 8,246 | 46,865 | 10 |
| 2000s | 69,106 | 54,644 | 71,874 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65,596 | 57,511 | 74,503 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58,234 | 54,811 | 61,294 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Cape Verde?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Cape Verde was 61,294 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 Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 74,503 in 2011.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 188 in 1960.
- How does Cape Verde rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Cape Verde ranks 148th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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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