Adoption of communication technologies in Russia
Russia: Adoption of communication technologies was 20.82 million in 2023. ▲ Rising
Adoption of communication technologies in Russia, 1975–2023
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 Russia is 20.82 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 48.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Russia peaked at 45.54 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.90 million, in 1975.
Russia ranks 12th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 49 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.54 million | 5.90 million | 9.20 million | 5 |
| 1980s | 14.32 million | 9.70 million | 19.30 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.28 million | 20.70 million | 30.95 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.56 million | 32.07 million | 45.54 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.75 million | 27.67 million | 44.92 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.14 million | 20.82 million | 25.89 million | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Russia?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Russia was 20.82 million in 2023, 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.54 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.90 million in 1975.
- How does Russia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Russia ranks 12th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Russia 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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