Adoption of communication technologies in Honduras
Honduras: Adoption of communication technologies was 459,820 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
459,820
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
89th
of 212 countries
All-time high
825,769
in 2008
All-time low
17,003
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Honduras, 1975–2024
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 Honduras is 459,820, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Honduras peaked at 825,769 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 17,003, in 1975.
That places Honduras 89th 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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Honduras, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 17,003 | — |
| 1976 | 17,140 | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 17,781 | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 20,177 | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 26,927 | +33.5% |
| 1980 | 28,944 | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 31,468 | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 32,965 | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 35,365 | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 43,097 | +21.9% |
| 1985 | 45,903 | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 50,126 | +9.2% |
| 1987 | 54,258 | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 66,476 | +22.5% |
| 1989 | 78,689 | +18.4% |
| 1990 | 88,038 | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 94,432 | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 104,751 | +10.9% |
| 1993 | 117,123 | +11.8% |
| 1994 | 131,176 | +12.0% |
| 1995 | 160,819 | +22.6% |
| 1996 | 190,236 | +18.3% |
| 1997 | 233,593 | +22.8% |
| 1998 | 249,497 | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 279,197 | +11.9% |
| 2000 | 298,713 | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 309,702 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 322,497 | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 334,400 | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 387,314 | +15.8% |
| 2005 | 493,680 | +27.5% |
| 2006 | 715,106 | +44.9% |
| 2007 | 821,245 | +14.8% |
| 2008 | 825,769 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 716,335 | -13.3% |
| 2010 | 673,399 | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 614,281 | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 610,506 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 619,095 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 527,339 | -14.8% |
| 2015 | 497,072 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 442,929 | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 491,107 | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 532,004 | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 490,103 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 531,763 | +8.5% |
| 2021 | 465,521 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 413,936 | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 443,823 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 459,820 | +3.6% |
Honduras compared with similar countries
- Honduras's 459,820 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 102,714, 4.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Honduras's 459,820 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 1.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19,806 | 17,003 | 26,927 | 5 |
| 1980s | 46,729 | 28,944 | 78,689 | 10 |
| 1990s | 164,886 | 88,038 | 279,197 | 10 |
| 2000s | 522,476 | 298,713 | 825,769 | 10 |
| 2010s | 549,784 | 442,929 | 673,399 | 10 |
| 2020s | 462,973 | 413,936 | 531,763 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Honduras
More reference data data for Honduras
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3649 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.7924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0527 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4642 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.287 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Honduras?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Honduras was 459,820 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 Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 825,769 in 2008.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,003 in 1975.
- How does Honduras rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Honduras ranks 89th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Honduras 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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