Adoption of communication technologies in Gambia

Gambia: Adoption of communication technologies was 44,127 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
44,127
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
154th
of 212 countries
All-time high
64,196
in 2012
All-time low
780
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Gambia, 1965–2024

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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 Gambia is 44,127, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Gambia peaked at 64,196 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 780, in 1965.

That places Gambia 154th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 780 780 780 5
1970s 1,350 990 1,980 10
1980s 3,194 2,150 5,700 10
1990s 18,496 6,168 29,216 10
2000s 42,798 33,300 48,868 10
2010s 50,247 32,040 64,196 10
2020s 54,188 43,734 63,077 5

Countries ranked near Gambia

  1. 151 Andorra 53,215 compare
  2. 152 New Caledonia 46,570 compare
  3. 153 Curacao 45,974 compare
  4. 155 Monaco 36,884 compare
  5. 156 Cayman Islands 35,773 compare
  6. 157 Eswatini 35,641 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Gambia?
Adoption of communication technologies in Gambia was 44,127 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 Gambia?
The highest recorded value was 64,196 in 2012.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Gambia?
The lowest recorded value was 780 in 1965.
How does Gambia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Gambia ranks 154th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Gambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gambia 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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About this data

Indicator
Adoption of communication technologies
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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