Adoption of communication technologies in Morocco

Morocco: Adoption of communication technologies was 3.04 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.04 million
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
36th
of 212 countries
All-time high
3.75 million
in 2010
All-time low
78,690
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Morocco, 1960–2024

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Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Morocco recorded 3.04 million for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 22.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Morocco peaked at 3.75 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 78,690, in 1960.

Morocco ranks 36th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 81,345 78,690 84,000 10
1970s 112,700 91,000 154,000 10
1980s 233,212 167,000 334,593 10
1990s 988,889 403,000 1.47 million 10
2000s 1.78 million 1.13 million 3.52 million 10
2010s 2.66 million 2.05 million 3.75 million 10
2020s 2.68 million 2.36 million 3.04 million 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Morocco?
Adoption of communication technologies in Morocco was 3.04 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 Morocco?
The highest recorded value was 3.75 million in 2010.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Morocco?
The lowest recorded value was 78,690 in 1960.
How does Morocco rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Morocco ranks 36th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Morocco?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Morocco 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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