Adoption of communication technologies in Mexico
Mexico: Adoption of communication technologies was 29.52 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Mexico, 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 Mexico is 29.52 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Mexico peaked at 29.52 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 338,450, in 1960.
That places Mexico 7th 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 | 416,698 | 338,450 | 494,946 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.47 million | 858,796 | 2.56 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.65 million | 2.70 million | 4.85 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.20 million | 5.35 million | 10.93 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.49 million | 12.33 million | 20.49 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.37 million | 18.56 million | 22.68 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.86 million | 24.50 million | 29.52 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Mexico?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Mexico was 29.52 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 29.52 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 338,450 in 1960.
- How does Mexico rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Mexico ranks 7th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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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