Adoption of communication technologies in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Adoption of communication technologies was 2,088 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Central African Republic, 1978–2022
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 Central African Republic is 2,088, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 153.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Central African Republic peaked at 10,000 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 800, in 2013.
That places Central African Republic 198th out of 212 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 2,557 | — |
| 1979 | 2,385 | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 2,617 | +9.7% |
| 1981 | 2,474 | -5.5% |
| 1982 | 2,860 | +15.6% |
| 1983 | 2,800 | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 2,767 | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 2,600 | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 3,902 | +50.1% |
| 1987 | 4,100 | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 4,340 | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 4,520 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 5,008 | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 5,358 | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 6,092 | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 6,757 | +10.9% |
| 1994 | 7,373 | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 8,385 | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 9,704 | +15.7% |
| 1997 | 9,814 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 9,563 | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 9,860 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 9,468 | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 8,917 | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 9,000 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 9,500 | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 10,000 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3,561 | -64.4% |
| 2010 | 929 | -73.9% |
| 2011 | 815 | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 823 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 800 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 800 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,881 | +135.1% |
| 2016 | 1,964 | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 2,104 | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 2,193 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 2,000 | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2,088 | +4.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 2,088 is below the median for low income countries, which is 44,127, 5% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 2,088 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 56,011, 4% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +135.1% | 800 | 1,881 |
| 2010 | -73.9% | 3,561 | 929 |
| 2009 | -64.4% | 10,000 | 3,561 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,471 | 2,385 | 2,557 | 2 |
| 1980s | 3,298 | 2,474 | 4,520 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,791 | 5,008 | 9,860 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,635 | 3,561 | 10,000 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,431 | 800 | 2,193 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,029 | 2,000 | 2,088 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.03 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1476 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Central African Republic?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Central African Republic was 2,088 in 2022, 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 10,000 in 2004.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 800 in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Central African Republic ranks 198th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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