Adoption of communication technologies in Canada
Canada: Adoption of communication technologies was 10.97 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Adoption of communication technologies in Canada, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Canada stood at 10.97 million.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Canada peaked at 21.13 million in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.99 million, in 1961.
That places Canada 16th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 65 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.13 million | 4.99 million | 5.27 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.72 million | 6.51 million | 9.60 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.04 million | 9.98 million | 14.65 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.52 million | 15.30 million | 20.38 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.54 million | 18.15 million | 21.13 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.04 million | 13.60 million | 18.39 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.84 million | 10.97 million | 13.34 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Canada?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Canada was 10.97 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 21.13 million in 2001.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.99 million in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Canada ranks 16th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada 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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