Adoption of communication technologies in Ecuador
Ecuador: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.22 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Ecuador, 1965–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Ecuador stood at 1.22 million.
The figure is down 15.1% on the previous year and down 50.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Ecuador peaked at 2.51 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 48,000, in 1965.
That places Ecuador 59th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 | 5 |
| 1970s | 139,300 | 90,000 | 217,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 298,554 | 227,000 | 454,158 | 10 |
| 1990s | 728,910 | 490,508 | 1.13 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.63 million | 1.22 million | 2.01 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.34 million | 2.09 million | 2.51 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.64 million | 1.22 million | 2.06 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Ecuador?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Ecuador was 1.22 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 2.51 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,000 in 1965.
- How does Ecuador rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Ecuador ranks 59th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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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