Adoption of communication technologies in Chile
Chile: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.74 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.74 million
Change on year
down 12.2%
World rank
51st
of 212 countries
All-time high
3.56 million
in 2009
All-time low
131,803
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 131,803 | — |
| 1961 | 131,803 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 131,803 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 131,803 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 131,803 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 163,000 | +23.7% |
| 1966 | 163,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 163,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 163,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 163,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 237,000 | +45.4% |
| 1971 | 237,000 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 237,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 237,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 237,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 297,000 | +25.3% |
| 1976 | 308,000 | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 325,000 | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 345,000 | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 351,000 | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 363,000 | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 386,706 | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 404,196 | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 436,860 | +8.1% |
| 1984 | 481,002 | +10.1% |
| 1985 | 537,089 | +11.7% |
| 1986 | 557,987 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 580,795 | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 625,466 | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 645,863 | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 864,155 | +33.8% |
| 1991 | 1.06 million | +22.2% |
| 1992 | 1.28 million | +21.5% |
| 1993 | 1.52 million | +18.5% |
| 1994 | 1.59 million | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 1.82 million | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 2.15 million | +18.3% |
| 1997 | 2.69 million | +25.2% |
| 1998 | 3.05 million | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 3.11 million | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 3.30 million | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 3.48 million | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 3.47 million | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 3.25 million | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 3.35 million | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 3.46 million | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 3.38 million | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 3.46 million | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 3.52 million | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 3.56 million | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 3.46 million | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 3.37 million | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 3.29 million | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 3.35 million | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 3.43 million | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 3.45 million | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 3.38 million | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 3.20 million | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 3.00 million | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 2.75 million | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 2.57 million | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 2.51 million | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 2.22 million | -11.7% |
| 2023 | 1.98 million | -10.8% |
| 2024 | 1.74 million | -12.2% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 1.74 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 3.9× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Chile's 1.74 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 6.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Chile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +45.4% | 163,000 | 237,000 |
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 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More reference data data for Chile
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2204 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
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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