Adoption of communication technologies in Colombia
Colombia: Adoption of communication technologies was 6.32 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Colombia, 1960–2024
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 Colombia is 6.32 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 13.2% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Colombia peaked at 7.93 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 274,937, in 1960.
Colombia ranks 23rd of 212 countries on this measure, 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 | 333,968 | 274,937 | 393,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 764,850 | 596,000 | 1.02 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.60 million | 1.08 million | 2.18 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.15 million | 2.41 million | 6.67 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.66 million | 7.19 million | 7.93 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.09 million | 6.97 million | 7.19 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.19 million | 6.32 million | 7.57 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Colombia?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Colombia was 6.32 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.93 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 274,937 in 1960.
- How does Colombia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Colombia ranks 23rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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