Adoption of communication technologies in Malaysia
Malaysia: Adoption of communication technologies was 8.22 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is 8.22 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 86.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Malaysia peaked at 8.46 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 48,021, in 1960.
That places Malaysia 18th 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 | 63,510 | 48,021 | 79,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 170,699 | 104,000 | 325,154 | 10 |
| 1980s | 878,794 | 395,640 | 1.39 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.09 million | 1.59 million | 4.43 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.51 million | 4.34 million | 4.71 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.34 million | 4.41 million | 7.43 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.16 million | 7.47 million | 8.46 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Malaysia?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Malaysia was 8.22 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.46 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,021 in 1960.
- How does Malaysia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Malaysia ranks 18th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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