Adoption of communication technologies in Mozambique
Mozambique: Adoption of communication technologies was 28,329 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
28,329
Change on year
down 6.4%
World rank
162nd
of 212 countries
All-time high
89,292
in 2015
All-time low
9,403
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Mozambique, 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 Mozambique is 28,329, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.4% on the previous year and down 67.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Mozambique peaked at 89,292 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 9,403, in 1960.
Mozambique ranks 162nd of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,403 | — |
| 1961 | 9,403 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 9,403 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 9,403 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 9,403 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 17,000 | +80.8% |
| 1966 | 17,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 17,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 17,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 17,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 24,000 | +41.2% |
| 1971 | 24,000 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 24,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 24,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 24,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 31,100 | +29.6% |
| 1976 | 29,700 | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 28,200 | -5.1% |
| 1978 | 29,300 | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 30,600 | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 33,000 | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 35,400 | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 36,474 | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 36,859 | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 37,558 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 38,332 | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 39,840 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 40,174 | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 40,786 | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 41,278 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 47,439 | +14.9% |
| 1991 | 52,874 | +11.5% |
| 1992 | 56,125 | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 55,463 | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 57,490 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 59,819 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 61,175 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 65,606 | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 75,354 | +14.9% |
| 1999 | 78,072 | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 85,714 | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 87,291 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 87,367 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 77,576 | -11.2% |
| 2004 | 75,256 | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 65,992 | -12.3% |
| 2006 | 70,313 | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 78,000 | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 78,324 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 82,447 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 88,062 | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 88,120 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 88,140 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 77,568 | -12.0% |
| 2014 | 86,856 | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 89,292 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 82,421 | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 80,545 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 63,006 | -21.8% |
| 2019 | 80,791 | +28.2% |
| 2020 | 89,016 | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 59,682 | -33.0% |
| 2022 | 29,080 | -51.3% |
| 2023 | 30,251 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 28,329 | -6.4% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 28,329 is below the median for low income countries, which is 44,127, 64% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 28,329 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 56,011, 51% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Mozambique changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +80.8% | 9,403 | 17,000 |
| 2022 | -51.3% | 59,682 | 29,080 |
| 1970 | +41.2% | 17,000 | 24,000 |
| 2021 | -33.0% | 89,016 | 59,682 |
| 1975 | +29.6% | 24,000 | 31,100 |
| 2019 | +28.2% | 63,006 | 80,791 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,202 | 9,403 | 17,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 26,890 | 24,000 | 31,100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,970 | 33,000 | 41,278 | 10 |
| 1990s | 60,942 | 47,439 | 78,072 | 10 |
| 2000s | 78,828 | 65,992 | 87,367 | 10 |
| 2010s | 82,480 | 63,006 | 89,292 | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,272 | 28,329 | 89,016 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 159 Saint Lucia 30,640 compare
- 160 Cambodia 29,080 compare
- 161 Djibouti 28,673 compare
- 163 Bermuda 28,177 compare
- 164 Antigua and Barbuda 27,320 compare
- 165 British Virgin Islands 24,443 compare
More reference data data for Mozambique
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.53 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Mozambique?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Mozambique was 28,329 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 89,292 in 2015.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,403 in 1960.
- How does Mozambique rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Mozambique ranks 162nd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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