Adoption of communication technologies in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.15 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Dominican Republic, 1980–2024
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 Dominican Republic is 1.15 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Dominican Republic peaked at 1.35 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 108,500, in 1980.
That places Dominican Republic 64th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 159,650 | 108,500 | 284,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 582,113 | 341,201 | 826,746 | 10 |
| 2000s | 922,023 | 894,164 | 985,711 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.21 million | 1.01 million | 1.35 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.15 million | 1.14 million | 1.16 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 61 Uruguay 1.21 million compare
- 62 North Korea 1.18 million compare
- 63 Czechia 1.16 million compare
- 65 Croatia 1.10 million compare
- 67 South Africa 1.01 million compare
More reference data data for Dominican Republic
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.04 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.9243 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8646 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7309 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Dominican Republic?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Dominican Republic was 1.15 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 Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1.35 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 108,500 in 1980.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Dominican Republic ranks 64th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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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