Adoption of communication technologies in Macao
Macao: Adoption of communication technologies was 81,260 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Macao, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Macao recorded 81,260 for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and down 47.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Macao peaked at 178,445 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 2,304, in 1960.
That places Macao 133rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 2,304 | 2,304 | 2,304 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,304 | 2,304 | 2,304 | 8 |
| 1980s | 43,357 | 15,955 | 78,830 | 8 |
| 1990s | 143,710 | 93,155 | 178,445 | 10 |
| 2000s | 175,342 | 170,486 | 178,013 | 10 |
| 2010s | 146,882 | 110,000 | 168,374 | 10 |
| 2020s | 94,031 | 81,260 | 110,000 | 5 |
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More reference data data for Macao
- Consumer price index 148.96 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 351,150 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 23.9% (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group 351,150 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 351,150 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received 351,150 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 0 metric tons (2024)
- Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 91.1% (2024)
- Share of men and women expected to survive to the age of 65 95.5% (2024)
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus 0 Cases (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Macao?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Macao was 81,260 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 Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 178,445 in 1999.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,304 in 1960.
- How does Macao rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Macao ranks 133rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao 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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