Adoption of communication technologies in France
France: Adoption of communication technologies was 37.28 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in France, 1960–2023
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, adoption of communication technologies in France stood at 37.28 million.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in France peaked at 40.93 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2.19 million, in 1961.
That places France 6th out of 212 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 2.63 million | 2.19 million | 3.06 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.29 million | 4.27 million | 13.96 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.07 million | 15.90 million | 26.94 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.69 million | 28.08 million | 34.10 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.85 million | 33.70 million | 40.93 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.12 million | 37.80 million | 40.62 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.75 million | 37.28 million | 38.08 million | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in France?
- Adoption of communication technologies in France was 37.28 million 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 40.93 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.19 million in 1961.
- How does France rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- France ranks 6th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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