Adoption of communication technologies in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Adoption of communication technologies was 3.31 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Hong Kong, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 3.31 million for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Hong Kong peaked at 4.42 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 79,145, in 1960.
That places Hong Kong 35th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79,145 | 79,145 | 79,145 | 9 |
| 1970s | 736,052 | 473,000 | 1.17 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.76 million | 1.28 million | 2.35 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.21 million | 2.48 million | 3.87 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.95 million | 3.76 million | 4.28 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.30 million | 4.03 million | 4.42 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.63 million | 3.31 million | 3.90 million | 5 |
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More reference data data for Hong Kong
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.42 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.441 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2868 °C (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7318 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.72 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 147.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 4 (2025)
- Free country 1 (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies 55.66 millimeters (2025)
- Annual precipitation 1,808 millimeters (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Hong Kong?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Hong Kong was 3.31 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 4.42 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,145 in 1960.
- How does Hong Kong rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Hong Kong ranks 35th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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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