Adoption of communication technologies in Indonesia
Indonesia: Adoption of communication technologies was 4.65 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Indonesia, 1960–2024
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 Indonesia is 4.65 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.2% on the previous year and down 82.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Indonesia peaked at 40.93 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 82,862, in 1960.
Indonesia ranks 28th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 101,931 | 82,862 | 121,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 197,510 | 143,000 | 317,100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 604,919 | 375,800 | 863,814 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.25 million | 1.07 million | 6.08 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.31 million | 6.66 million | 34.81 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.46 million | 8.30 million | 40.93 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.18 million | 4.65 million | 9.66 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Indonesia?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Indonesia was 4.65 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 40.93 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 82,862 in 1960.
- How does Indonesia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Indonesia ranks 28th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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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