Adoption of communication technologies in Djibouti

Djibouti: Adoption of communication technologies was 28,673 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
28,673
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
161st
of 212 countries
All-time high
38,866
in 2020
All-time low
1,167
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023

Adoption of communication technologies in Djibouti, 1970–2023

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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 Djibouti is 28,673, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 38.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Djibouti peaked at 38,866 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,167, in 1970.

That places Djibouti 161st out of 212 countries with data for 2023, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1,487 1,167 2,270 10
1980s 3,873 2,624 4,806 10
1990s 7,435 5,710 8,831 10
2000s 11,878 9,704 16,842 10
2010s 25,784 18,442 37,107 10
2020s 30,699 27,326 38,866 4

Countries ranked near Djibouti

  1. 158 Aruba 34,549 compare
  2. 159 Saint Lucia 30,640 compare
  3. 160 Cambodia 29,080 compare
  4. 162 Mozambique 28,329 compare
  5. 163 Bermuda 28,177 compare
  6. 164 Antigua and Barbuda 27,320 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Djibouti?
Adoption of communication technologies in Djibouti was 28,673 in 2023, 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 Djibouti?
The highest recorded value was 38,866 in 2020.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Djibouti?
The lowest recorded value was 1,167 in 1970.
How does Djibouti rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Djibouti ranks 161st out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Djibouti?
Over the last ten years it is up 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Djibouti 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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Indicator
Adoption of communication technologies
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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