Adoption of communication technologies in Romania
Romania: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.72 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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.
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 |
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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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