Adoption of communication technologies in Iran
Iran: Adoption of communication technologies was 28.23 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Iran, 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 Iran is 28.23 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Iran peaked at 31.07 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 116,417, in 1960.
That places Iran 8th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 158,208 | 116,417 | 200,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 545,764 | 285,000 | 852,840 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.37 million | 915,122 | 2.03 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.87 million | 2.20 million | 8.37 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.24 million | 9.49 million | 25.80 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.32 million | 25.82 million | 31.07 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.00 million | 28.23 million | 29.34 million | 5 |
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More reference data data for Iran
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.0713 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.08 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2419 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.27 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 4,030 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Iran?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Iran was 28.23 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 31.07 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 116,417 in 1960.
- How does Iran rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Iran ranks 8th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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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