Adoption of communication technologies in Colombia
Colombia: Adoption of communication technologies was 6.32 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.32 million
Change on year
down 13.2%
World rank
23rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
7.93 million
in 2008
All-time low
274,937
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 274,937 | — |
| 1961 | 274,937 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 274,937 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 274,937 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 274,937 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 393,000 | +42.9% |
| 1966 | 393,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 393,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 393,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 393,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 596,000 | +51.7% |
| 1971 | 596,000 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 596,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 596,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 596,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 837,600 | +40.5% |
| 1976 | 861,200 | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 936,600 | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 1.01 million | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 1.02 million | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 1.08 million | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 1.13 million | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 1.29 million | +14.0% |
| 1983 | 1.30 million | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 1.51 million | +16.0% |
| 1985 | 1.70 million | +13.0% |
| 1986 | 1.80 million | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 1.92 million | +6.6% |
| 1988 | 2.07 million | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 2.18 million | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 2.41 million | +10.9% |
| 1991 | 2.63 million | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 2.82 million | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 3.14 million | +11.3% |
| 1994 | 3.51 million | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 3.87 million | +10.2% |
| 1996 | 4.65 million | +19.9% |
| 1997 | 5.39 million | +16.1% |
| 1998 | 6.37 million | +18.0% |
| 1999 | 6.67 million | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 7.19 million | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 7.37 million | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 7.77 million | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 7.85 million | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 7.59 million | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 7.68 million | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 7.86 million | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 7.92 million | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 7.93 million | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 7.47 million | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 7.19 million | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 7.13 million | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 7.07 million | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 7.14 million | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 7.18 million | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 7.11 million | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 7.12 million | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 6.99 million | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 6.97 million | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 7.01 million | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 7.25 million | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 7.57 million | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 7.55 million | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 7.28 million | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 6.32 million | -13.2% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 6.32 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 734,874, 8.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 6.32 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 23.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Colombia 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 | +51.7% | 393,000 | 596,000 |
| 1965 | +42.9% | 274,937 | 393,000 |
| 1975 | +40.5% | 596,000 | 837,600 |
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 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More reference data data for Colombia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4113 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 61.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 94.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
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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