Adoption of communication technologies in Poland
Poland: Adoption of communication technologies was 4.41 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.41 million
Change on year
down 9.9%
World rank
30th
of 212 countries
All-time high
12.55 million
in 2004
All-time low
535,202
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Poland, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Poland recorded 4.41 million for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.9% on the previous year and down 54.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Poland peaked at 12.55 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 535,202, in 1960.
That places Poland 30th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 535,202 | — |
| 1961 | 535,202 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 535,202 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 535,202 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 535,202 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 784,000 | +46.5% |
| 1966 | 784,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 784,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 784,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 784,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.07 million | +36.5% |
| 1971 | 1.07 million | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1.07 million | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1.07 million | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1.07 million | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1.39 million | +29.5% |
| 1976 | 1.57 million | +13.1% |
| 1977 | 1.67 million | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 1.76 million | +5.3% |
| 1979 | 1.85 million | +5.2% |
| 1980 | 1.94 million | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 2.02 million | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 2.11 million | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 2.22 million | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 2.35 million | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 2.49 million | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 2.63 million | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 2.77 million | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 2.95 million | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 3.12 million | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 3.29 million | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 3.57 million | +8.3% |
| 1992 | 3.94 million | +10.5% |
| 1993 | 4.42 million | +12.1% |
| 1994 | 5.01 million | +13.4% |
| 1995 | 5.73 million | +14.4% |
| 1996 | 6.53 million | +14.0% |
| 1997 | 7.51 million | +15.0% |
| 1998 | 8.81 million | +17.3% |
| 1999 | 10.18 million | +15.5% |
| 2000 | 10.95 million | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 11.40 million | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 11.86 million | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 12.29 million | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 12.55 million | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 11.84 million | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 11.48 million | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 10.49 million | -8.6% |
| 2008 | 9.45 million | -9.9% |
| 2009 | 8.49 million | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 7.67 million | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 6.85 million | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 5.95 million | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 8.26 million | +38.8% |
| 2014 | 9.73 million | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 9.05 million | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 8.14 million | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 7.41 million | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 6.58 million | -11.3% |
| 2019 | 6.04 million | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 5.78 million | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 5.31 million | -8.1% |
| 2022 | 5.24 million | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 4.90 million | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 4.41 million | -9.9% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 4.41 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 9.9× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Poland's 4.41 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734,202, 6.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 659,601 | 535,202 | 784,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.36 million | 1.07 million | 1.85 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.46 million | 1.94 million | 3.12 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.90 million | 3.29 million | 10.18 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.08 million | 8.49 million | 12.55 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.57 million | 5.95 million | 9.73 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.13 million | 4.41 million | 5.78 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More reference data data for Poland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.499 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8896 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.84 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Poland?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Poland was 4.41 million 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 12.55 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 535,202 in 1960.
- How does Poland rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Poland ranks 30th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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