Adoption of communication technologies in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Adoption of communication technologies was 2.44 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Kazakhstan, 1975–2024
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 Kazakhstan is 2.44 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Kazakhstan peaked at 4.39 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 470,000, in 1975.
Kazakhstan ranks 44th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 553,272 | 470,000 | 620,000 | 5 |
| 1980s | 901,692 | 660,000 | 1.23 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.74 million | 1.33 million | 1.99 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.68 million | 1.83 million | 3.86 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.95 million | 3.07 million | 4.39 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.81 million | 2.44 million | 3.09 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Kazakhstan?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Kazakhstan was 2.44 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.39 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 470,000 in 1975.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Kazakhstan ranks 44th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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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