Adoption of communication technologies in Chile
Chile: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.74 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Chile, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Chile recorded 1.74 million for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
The figure is down 12.2% on the previous year and down 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Chile peaked at 3.56 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 131,803, in 1960.
That places Chile 51st out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 147,402 | 131,803 | 163,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 281,100 | 237,000 | 351,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 501,896 | 363,000 | 645,863 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.91 million | 864,155 | 3.11 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.42 million | 3.25 million | 3.56 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.27 million | 2.75 million | 3.46 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.20 million | 1.74 million | 2.57 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Chile?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Chile was 1.74 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 3.56 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 131,803 in 1960.
- How does Chile rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Chile ranks 51st out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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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