Adoption of communication technologies in Moldova

Moldova: Adoption of communication technologies was 734,202 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
734,202
Change on year
down 13.4%
World rank
75th
of 212 countries
All-time high
1.22 million
in 2013
All-time low
20,500
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Moldova, 1960–2024

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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 Moldova is 734,202, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 13.4% on the previous year and down 39.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Moldova peaked at 1.22 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 20,500, in 1960.

Moldova ranks 75th of 212 countries on this measure, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 24,250 20,500 28,000 10
1970s 112,938 51,799 208,506 10
1980s 310,286 226,089 426,800 10
1990s 553,829 462,082 657,456 10
2000s 887,740 583,811 1.14 million 10
2010s 1.17 million 1.07 million 1.22 million 10
2020s 912,135 734,202 1.03 million 5

Countries ranked near Moldova

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  5. 77 Denmark 697,867 compare
  6. 78 Costa Rica 610,457 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Moldova?
Adoption of communication technologies in Moldova was 734,202 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 Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 1.22 million in 2013.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 20,500 in 1960.
How does Moldova rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Moldova ranks 75th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova 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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Indicator
Adoption of communication technologies
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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