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
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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 17,000 | — |
| 1971 | 17,000 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 17,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 17,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 17,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 21,947 | +29.1% |
| 1976 | 25,393 | +15.7% |
| 1977 | 28,421 | +11.9% |
| 1978 | 30,349 | +6.8% |
| 1979 | 29,317 | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 30,827 | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 32,998 | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 35,946 | +8.9% |
| 1983 | 39,548 | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 41,853 | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 43,364 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 44,118 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 45,921 | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 45,483 | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 46,169 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 46,328 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 48,305 | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 54,280 | +12.4% |
| 1993 | 66,810 | +23.1% |
| 1994 | 85,254 | +27.6% |
| 1995 | 96,611 | +13.3% |
| 1996 | 111,397 | +15.3% |
| 1997 | 122,817 | +10.3% |
| 1998 | 141,233 | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 150,258 | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 164,484 | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 157,753 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 171,632 | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 205,004 | +19.4% |
| 2004 | 214,480 | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 220,869 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 247,862 | +12.2% |
| 2007 | 249,000 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 254,438 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 254,686 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 258,325 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 287,618 | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 299,123 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 324,971 | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 339,629 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 354,017 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 366,636 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 375,856 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 325,821 | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 228,782 | -29.8% |
| 2020 | 224,124 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 207,577 | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 215,729 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 234,323 | +8.6% |
| 2024 | 244,832 | +4.5% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 244,832 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 102,714, 2.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 244,832 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 90% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
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
More reference data data for Nicaragua
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4575 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0819 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.76 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4457 (2050)
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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