Adoption of communication technologies in Jordan
Jordan: Adoption of communication technologies was 485,928 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Jordan, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 485,928 for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Jordan peaked at 674,511 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 11,606, in 1960.
Jordan ranks 87th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 11,606 | 11,606 | 11,606 | 9 |
| 1970s | 28,484 | 18,000 | 52,356 | 8 |
| 1980s | 140,007 | 60,533 | 238,292 | 10 |
| 1990s | 353,895 | 245,782 | 565,273 | 10 |
| 2000s | 603,612 | 501,238 | 674,511 | 10 |
| 2010s | 399,418 | 355,537 | 485,529 | 10 |
| 2020s | 445,466 | 391,486 | 493,162 | 5 |
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More reference data data for Jordan
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.5 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.2005 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.5 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3276 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7824 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 140.45 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 Jordan?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Jordan was 485,928 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 674,511 in 2002.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,606 in 1960.
- How does Jordan rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Jordan ranks 87th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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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