Adoption of communication technologies in Myanmar

Myanmar: Adoption of communication technologies was 558,671 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
558,671
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
83rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
587,710
in 2023
All-time low
11,476
in 1960
Years of data
63
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Myanmar, 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 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 80 Bosnia and Herzegovina 583,045 compare
  2. 81 Kuwait 572,621 compare
  3. 82 New Zealand 564,000 compare
  4. 84 Bulgaria 551,943 compare
  5. 85 Qatar 524,643 compare
  6. 86 Mongolia 519,169 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places →

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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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About this data

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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