Adoption of communication technologies in Gambia
Gambia: Adoption of communication technologies was 44,127 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Gambia, 1965–2024
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 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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