Adoption of communication technologies in France
France: Adoption of communication technologies was 37.28 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
37.28 million
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
6th
of 212 countries
All-time high
40.93 million
in 2009
All-time low
2.19 million
in 1961
Years of data
64
1960–2023
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.
Adoption of communication technologies in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.19 million | — |
| 1961 | 2.19 million | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 2.19 million | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2.19 million | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2.19 million | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 3.06 million | +39.7% |
| 1966 | 3.06 million | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3.06 million | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3.06 million | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3.06 million | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 4.27 million | +39.2% |
| 1971 | 4.27 million | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 4.27 million | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 4.27 million | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 4.27 million | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 7.10 million | +66.3% |
| 1976 | 8.44 million | +18.9% |
| 1977 | 10.06 million | +19.1% |
| 1978 | 12.01 million | +19.4% |
| 1979 | 13.96 million | +16.2% |
| 1980 | 15.90 million | +13.9% |
| 1981 | 17.74 million | +11.6% |
| 1982 | 19.48 million | +9.8% |
| 1983 | 20.94 million | +7.5% |
| 1984 | 22.09 million | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 23.03 million | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 23.91 million | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 24.80 million | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 25.83 million | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 26.94 million | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 28.08 million | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 29.10 million | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 30.10 million | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 30.90 million | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 31.70 million | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 32.40 million | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 32.90 million | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 33.70 million | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 34.10 million | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 33.89 million | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 33.99 million | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 34.08 million | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 34.12 million | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 33.91 million | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 33.70 million | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 33.71 million | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 34.12 million | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 34.80 million | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 35.10 million | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 40.93 million | +16.6% |
| 2010 | 40.62 million | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 40.37 million | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 39.71 million | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 39.08 million | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 38.80 million | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 38.93 million | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 39.01 million | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 38.73 million | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 38.13 million | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 37.80 million | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 37.76 million | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 38.08 million | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 37.87 million | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 37.28 million | -1.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 37.28 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 83.7× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- France's 37.28 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734,202, 50.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +66.3% | 4.27 million | 7.10 million |
| 1965 | +39.7% | 2.19 million | 3.06 million |
| 1970 | +39.2% | 3.06 million | 4.27 million |
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 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
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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