Adoption of communication technologies in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Adoption of communication technologies was 244,832 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
244,832
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
109th
of 212 countries
All-time high
375,856
in 2017
All-time low
17,000
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Nicaragua, 1970–2024

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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 Nicaragua is 244,832, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 27.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Nicaragua peaked at 375,856 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 17,000, in 1970.

That places Nicaragua 109th 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
1970s 22,043 17,000 30,349 10
1980s 40,623 30,827 46,169 10
1990s 92,329 46,328 150,258 10
2000s 214,021 157,753 254,686 10
2010s 316,078 228,782 375,856 10
2020s 225,317 207,577 244,832 5

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 106 Bahrain 256,054 compare
  2. 108 Cyprus 245,464 compare
  3. 110 Cote d'Ivoire 244,702 compare
  4. 111 Tajikistan 229,778 compare
  5. 112 Estonia 227,420 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Nicaragua?
Adoption of communication technologies in Nicaragua was 244,832 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 Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 375,856 in 2017.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 17,000 in 1970.
How does Nicaragua rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Nicaragua ranks 109th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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