Adoption of communication technologies in Nepal
Nepal: Adoption of communication technologies was 407,925 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Nepal, 1975–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 407,925 for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.4% on the previous year and down 51.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Nepal peaked at 861,299 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7,100, in 1975.
That places Nepal 94th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,540 | 7,100 | 10,200 | 5 |
| 1980s | 23,413 | 11,400 | 45,457 | 10 |
| 1990s | 113,719 | 57,320 | 253,035 | 10 |
| 2000s | 509,737 | 266,890 | 812,615 | 10 |
| 2010s | 831,315 | 762,000 | 861,299 | 10 |
| 2020s | 653,321 | 407,925 | 802,871 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Nepal?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Nepal was 407,925 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 861,299 in 2017.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,100 in 1975.
- How does Nepal rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Nepal ranks 94th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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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