Adoption of communication technologies in Romania
Romania: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.72 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.72 million
Change on year
down 12.1%
World rank
52nd
of 212 countries
All-time high
4.75 million
in 2008
All-time low
306,000
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Romania, 1965–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Romania stood at 1.72 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.1% on the previous year and down 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Romania peaked at 4.75 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 306,000, in 1965.
Romania ranks 52nd of 212 countries on this measure, 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 306,000 | — |
| 1966 | 306,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 306,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 306,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 306,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 440,000 | +43.8% |
| 1971 | 440,000 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 440,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 440,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 440,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 857,000 | +94.8% |
| 1976 | 984,000 | +14.8% |
| 1977 | 1.13 million | +15.1% |
| 1978 | 1.30 million | +14.7% |
| 1979 | 1.48 million | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 1.62 million | +9.3% |
| 1981 | 1.70 million | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 1.75 million | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 1.80 million | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 1.90 million | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 1.96 million | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 2.08 million | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 2.17 million | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 2.26 million | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 2.34 million | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 2.37 million | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 2.45 million | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 2.57 million | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 2.60 million | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 2.81 million | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 2.97 million | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 3.18 million | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 3.40 million | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 3.60 million | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 3.74 million | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 3.90 million | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 4.12 million | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 4.22 million | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 4.33 million | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 4.39 million | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 4.38 million | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 4.20 million | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 4.42 million | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 4.75 million | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 4.73 million | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 4.50 million | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 4.68 million | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 4.65 million | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 4.72 million | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 4.56 million | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 4.27 million | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 4.11 million | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 3.89 million | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 3.66 million | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 3.38 million | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 3.02 million | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 2.61 million | -13.9% |
| 2022 | 2.22 million | -14.7% |
| 2023 | 1.96 million | -11.8% |
| 2024 | 1.72 million | -12.1% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 1.72 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 3.9× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Romania's 1.72 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734,202, 2.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +94.8% | 440,000 | 857,000 |
| 1970 | +43.8% | 306,000 | 440,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 306,000 | 306,000 | 306,000 | 5 |
| 1970s | 795,400 | 440,000 | 1.48 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.96 million | 1.62 million | 2.34 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.97 million | 2.37 million | 3.74 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.34 million | 3.90 million | 4.75 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.24 million | 3.38 million | 4.72 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.31 million | 1.72 million | 3.02 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More reference data data for Romania
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.689 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Romania?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Romania was 1.72 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 4.75 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 306,000 in 1965.
- How does Romania rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Romania ranks 52nd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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