Adoption of communication technologies in Qatar
Qatar: Adoption of communication technologies was 524,643 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Qatar, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 524,643 for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Qatar peaked at 525,562 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 600, in 1960.
That places Qatar 85th 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 | 1,800 | 600 | 3,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,430 | 8,100 | 22,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 64,234 | 30,600 | 88,913 | 10 |
| 1990s | 122,385 | 92,071 | 154,904 | 10 |
| 2000s | 210,443 | 160,191 | 287,942 | 10 |
| 2010s | 410,555 | 270,000 | 467,148 | 10 |
| 2020s | 497,782 | 454,701 | 525,562 | 5 |
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5652 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3447 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4495 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9579 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Qatar?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Qatar was 524,643 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 525,562 in 2023.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 600 in 1960.
- How does Qatar rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Qatar ranks 85th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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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