Adoption of communication technologies in Indonesia
Indonesia: Adoption of communication technologies was 4.65 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.65 million
Change on year
down 49.2%
World rank
28th
of 212 countries
All-time high
40.93 million
in 2010
All-time low
82,862
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 82,862 | — |
| 1961 | 82,862 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 82,862 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 82,862 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 82,862 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 121,000 | +46.0% |
| 1966 | 121,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 121,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 121,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 121,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 143,000 | +18.2% |
| 1971 | 143,000 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 143,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 143,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 143,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 207,500 | +45.1% |
| 1976 | 219,400 | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 241,000 | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 275,100 | +14.1% |
| 1979 | 317,100 | +15.3% |
| 1980 | 375,800 | +18.5% |
| 1981 | 427,185 | +13.7% |
| 1982 | 475,459 | +11.3% |
| 1983 | 503,253 | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 536,102 | +6.5% |
| 1985 | 602,356 | +12.4% |
| 1986 | 677,279 | +12.4% |
| 1987 | 759,127 | +12.1% |
| 1988 | 828,812 | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 863,814 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 1.07 million | +23.4% |
| 1991 | 1.29 million | +21.5% |
| 1992 | 1.65 million | +27.6% |
| 1993 | 1.86 million | +12.8% |
| 1994 | 2.46 million | +32.1% |
| 1995 | 3.29 million | +33.6% |
| 1996 | 4.19 million | +27.2% |
| 1997 | 4.98 million | +19.0% |
| 1998 | 5.57 million | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 6.08 million | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 6.66 million | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 7.22 million | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 7.75 million | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 8.06 million | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 10.38 million | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 13.51 million | +30.2% |
| 2006 | 14.82 million | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 19.53 million | +31.8% |
| 2008 | 30.38 million | +55.5% |
| 2009 | 34.81 million | +14.6% |
| 2010 | 40.93 million | +17.6% |
| 2011 | 38.62 million | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 37.98 million | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 30.72 million | -19.1% |
| 2014 | 26.23 million | -14.6% |
| 2015 | 10.38 million | -60.4% |
| 2016 | 10.75 million | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 11.05 million | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 8.30 million | -24.9% |
| 2019 | 9.66 million | +16.4% |
| 2020 | 9.66 million | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 9.02 million | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 8.42 million | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 9.16 million | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 4.65 million | -49.2% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 4.65 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 734,874, 6.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 4.65 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 81,260, 57.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More reference data data for Indonesia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 23.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 19.49 (2050)
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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