Adoption of communication technologies in South Korea
South Korea: Adoption of communication technologies was 21.29 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in South Korea, 1965–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in South Korea stood at 21.29 million.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in South Korea peaked at 30.33 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 220,635, in 1965.
South Korea ranks 11th of 212 countries on this measure, 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 | 220,635 | 220,635 | 220,635 | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.04 million | 481,207 | 2.29 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.52 million | 2.70 million | 11.79 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.21 million | 13.28 million | 25.62 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.67 million | 22.43 million | 26.89 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.23 million | 24.73 million | 30.33 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.67 million | 21.29 million | 23.86 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in South Korea?
- Adoption of communication technologies in South Korea was 21.29 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 30.33 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 220,635 in 1965.
- How does South Korea rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- South Korea ranks 11th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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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