Adoption of communication technologies in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Adoption of communication technologies was 765,634 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia is 765,634, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.2% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Ethiopia peaked at 1.25 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8,636, in 1960.
That places Ethiopia 73rd 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 | 12,818 | 8,636 | 17,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 44,003 | 33,000 | 61,165 | 10 |
| 1980s | 90,778 | 64,065 | 115,843 | 10 |
| 1990s | 146,210 | 125,398 | 194,494 | 10 |
| 2000s | 578,643 | 231,945 | 915,058 | 10 |
| 2010s | 954,165 | 761,450 | 1.25 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 869,439 | 765,634 | 1.00 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Ethiopia?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Ethiopia was 765,634 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,636 in 1960.
- How does Ethiopia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Ethiopia ranks 73rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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