Adoption of communication technologies in Oman
Oman: Adoption of communication technologies was 435,596 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Oman, 1965–2024
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 Oman is 435,596, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.8% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Oman peaked at 594,550 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 200, in 1965.
That places Oman 93rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 200 | 200 | 200 | 5 |
| 1970s | 4,511 | 557 | 11,163 | 10 |
| 1980s | 41,954 | 17,286 | 91,462 | 10 |
| 1990s | 166,548 | 104,679 | 220,373 | 10 |
| 2000s | 258,987 | 221,807 | 301,010 | 10 |
| 2010s | 412,214 | 283,941 | 592,196 | 10 |
| 2020s | 525,978 | 435,596 | 594,550 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Oman?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Oman was 435,596 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 594,550 in 2020.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 200 in 1965.
- How does Oman rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Oman ranks 93rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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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