Adoption of communication technologies in Guatemala
Guatemala: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.98 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.98 million
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
49th
of 212 countries
All-time high
2.46 million
in 2017
All-time low
17,821
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Guatemala, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Guatemala stood at 1.98 million.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Guatemala peaked at 2.46 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 17,821, in 1960.
That places Guatemala 49th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 17,821 | — |
| 1961 | 17,821 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 17,821 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 17,821 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 17,821 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 24,306 | +36.4% |
| 1966 | 24,306 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 24,306 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 24,306 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 24,306 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 37,871 | +55.8% |
| 1971 | 37,871 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 37,871 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 37,871 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 37,871 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 47,583 | +25.6% |
| 1976 | 52,770 | +10.9% |
| 1977 | 64,486 | +22.2% |
| 1978 | 74,237 | +15.1% |
| 1979 | 78,623 | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 82,975 | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 88,587 | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 98,670 | +11.4% |
| 1983 | 106,125 | +7.6% |
| 1984 | 117,151 | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 128,179 | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 130,971 | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 132,718 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 138,222 | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 158,840 | +14.9% |
| 1990 | 190,218 | +19.8% |
| 1991 | 202,209 | +6.3% |
| 1992 | 214,409 | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 231,090 | +7.8% |
| 1994 | 245,094 | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 286,352 | +16.8% |
| 1996 | 338,035 | +18.0% |
| 1997 | 429,712 | +27.1% |
| 1998 | 517,000 | +20.3% |
| 1999 | 610,701 | +18.1% |
| 2000 | 676,631 | +10.8% |
| 2001 | 756,085 | +11.7% |
| 2002 | 845,968 | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 944,140 | +11.6% |
| 2004 | 1.13 million | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 1.25 million | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 1.35 million | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 1.41 million | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 1.45 million | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 1.41 million | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 1.50 million | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 1.63 million | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 1.74 million | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 1.86 million | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 1.72 million | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 1.72 million | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.45 million | +42.8% |
| 2017 | 2.46 million | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 2.44 million | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 1.97 million | -19.0% |
| 2020 | 2.27 million | +15.1% |
| 2021 | 2.32 million | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 1.92 million | -17.3% |
| 2023 | 1.94 million | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 1.98 million | +2.2% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 1.98 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 734,874, 2.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 1.98 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 7.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21,064 | 17,821 | 24,306 | 10 |
| 1970s | 50,705 | 37,871 | 78,623 | 10 |
| 1980s | 118,244 | 82,975 | 158,840 | 10 |
| 1990s | 326,482 | 190,218 | 610,701 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 million | 676,631 | 1.45 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.95 million | 1.50 million | 2.46 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.09 million | 1.92 million | 2.32 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More reference data data for Guatemala
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1246 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6786 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Guatemala?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Guatemala was 1.98 million 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 2.46 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,821 in 1960.
- How does Guatemala rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Guatemala ranks 49th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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