Adoption of communication technologies in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Adoption of communication technologies was 244,832 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Nicaragua, 1970–2024
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 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 106 Bahrain 256,054 compare
- 108 Cyprus 245,464 compare
- 110 Cote d'Ivoire 244,702 compare
- 111 Tajikistan 229,778 compare
- 112 Estonia 227,420 compare
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7081 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.5762 °C (2025)
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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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