Adoption of communication technologies in Niger

Niger: Adoption of communication technologies was 117,563 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
117,563
Change on year
down 31.5%
World rank
128th
of 212 countries
All-time high
171,514
in 2023
All-time low
758
in 1960
Years of data
59
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Niger, 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 Niger is 117,563, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.5% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Niger peaked at 171,514 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 758, in 1960.

That places Niger 128th 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 758 758 758 9
1970s 3,390 2,200 5,600 10
1980s 7,732 5,870 9,109 10
1990s 13,486 9,272 18,891 10
2000s 34,771 19,991 76,336 10
2010s 107,534 83,383 160,848 8
2020s 144,538 117,563 171,514 2

Countries ranked near Niger

  1. 125 Suriname 124,064 compare
  2. 126 Guyana 123,604 compare
  3. 127 Barbados 121,314 compare
  4. 129 Nigeria 102,714 compare
  5. 130 Bahamas 93,084 compare
  6. 131 Botswana 83,182 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Niger?
Adoption of communication technologies in Niger was 117,563 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 Niger?
The highest recorded value was 171,514 in 2023.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 758 in 1960.
How does Niger rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Niger ranks 128th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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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