Adoption of communication technologies in Myanmar
Myanmar: Adoption of communication technologies was 558,671 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar is 558,671, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Myanmar peaked at 587,710 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 11,476, in 1960.
That places Myanmar 83rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11,476 | — |
| 1961 | 11,476 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 11,476 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 11,476 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 11,476 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 17,600 | +53.4% |
| 1966 | 17,600 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 17,600 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 17,600 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 17,600 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 20,700 | +17.6% |
| 1971 | 20,700 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 20,700 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 20,700 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 20,700 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 25,400 | +22.7% |
| 1976 | 25,900 | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 26,500 | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 27,200 | +2.6% |
| 1979 | 28,200 | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 39,000 | +38.3% |
| 1983 | 42,274 | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 43,000 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 47,512 | +10.5% |
| 1986 | 59,343 | +24.9% |
| 1987 | 65,580 | +10.5% |
| 1988 | 66,707 | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 67,016 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 70,086 | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 85,947 | +22.6% |
| 1992 | 99,073 | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 117,337 | +18.4% |
| 1994 | 137,337 | +17.0% |
| 1995 | 157,843 | +14.9% |
| 1996 | 178,631 | +13.2% |
| 1997 | 213,516 | +19.5% |
| 1998 | 229,320 | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 249,083 | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 271,356 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 295,234 | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 342,317 | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 362,976 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 424,871 | +17.1% |
| 2005 | 503,930 | +18.6% |
| 2006 | 571,293 | +13.4% |
| 2007 | 464,090 | -18.8% |
| 2008 | 504,445 | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 444,265 | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 493,314 | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 523,865 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 524,225 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 534,810 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 526,792 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 514,920 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 514,385 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 556,112 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 520,863 | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 522,605 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 523,951 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 522,141 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 535,463 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 587,710 | +9.8% |
| 2024 | 558,671 | -4.9% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 558,671 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 102,714, 5.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 558,671 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 81,260, 6.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Myanmar 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 | +53.4% | 11,476 | 17,600 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,538 | 11,476 | 17,600 | 10 |
| 1970s | 23,670 | 20,700 | 28,200 | 10 |
| 1980s | 53,804 | 39,000 | 67,016 | 8 |
| 1990s | 153,817 | 70,086 | 249,083 | 10 |
| 2000s | 418,478 | 271,356 | 571,293 | 10 |
| 2010s | 523,189 | 493,314 | 556,112 | 10 |
| 2020s | 545,587 | 522,141 | 587,710 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 25.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 73.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.8 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Myanmar?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Myanmar was 558,671 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 587,710 in 2023.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,476 in 1960.
- How does Myanmar rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Myanmar ranks 83rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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