Adoption of communication technologies in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Adoption of communication technologies was 0 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2024
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 Democratic Republic of Congo is 0, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 59,534 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 206th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24,120 | 22,300 | 26,900 | 10 |
| 1980s | 27,810 | 24,030 | 32,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,700 | 9,100 | 36,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,347 | 3,500 | 42,320 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,849 | 0 | 59,534 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 59,534 in 2012.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 206th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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