Adoption of communication technologies in Hungary
Hungary: Adoption of communication technologies was 2.52 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.52 million
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
42nd
of 212 countries
All-time high
3.80 million
in 2000
All-time low
243,400
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Hungary, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 2.52 million for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Hungary peaked at 3.80 million in 2000 and was at its lowest, 243,400, in 1960.
Hungary ranks 42nd of 212 countries on this measure, 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 243,400 | — |
| 1961 | 243,400 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 243,400 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 243,400 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 243,400 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 303,753 | +24.8% |
| 1966 | 303,753 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 303,753 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 303,753 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 303,753 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 399,065 | +31.4% |
| 1971 | 399,065 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 399,065 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 399,065 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 399,065 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 508,023 | +27.3% |
| 1976 | 517,000 | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 523,000 | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 533,000 | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 561,000 | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 617,200 | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 636,600 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 655,200 | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 676,400 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 705,400 | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 738,800 | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 770,100 | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 812,700 | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 858,200 | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 915,900 | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 995,839 | +8.7% |
| 1991 | 1.13 million | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 1.29 million | +14.4% |
| 1993 | 1.50 million | +16.0% |
| 1994 | 1.77 million | +18.5% |
| 1995 | 2.16 million | +21.6% |
| 1996 | 2.65 million | +22.9% |
| 1997 | 3.10 million | +16.8% |
| 1998 | 3.42 million | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 3.73 million | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 3.80 million | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 3.74 million | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 3.67 million | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 3.60 million | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 3.56 million | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 3.42 million | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 3.36 million | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 3.25 million | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 3.09 million | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 3.07 million | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 2.98 million | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2.93 million | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 2.96 million | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 2.98 million | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 3.01 million | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 3.09 million | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 3.12 million | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 3.13 million | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 3.08 million | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 3.05 million | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 2.97 million | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 2.96 million | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 2.85 million | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 2.69 million | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 2.52 million | -6.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 2.52 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 5.7× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 2.52 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734,202, 3.4× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Hungary changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +31.4% | 303,753 | 399,065 |
| 1975 | +27.3% | 399,065 | 508,023 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 273,576 | 243,400 | 303,753 | 10 |
| 1970s | 463,735 | 399,065 | 561,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 738,650 | 617,200 | 915,900 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.17 million | 995,839 | 3.73 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.46 million | 3.07 million | 3.80 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.03 million | 2.93 million | 3.13 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.80 million | 2.52 million | 2.97 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More reference data data for Hungary
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6937 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.09 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Hungary?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Hungary was 2.52 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 3.80 million in 2000.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 243,400 in 1960.
- How does Hungary rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Hungary ranks 42nd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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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