Adoption of communication technologies in Senegal

Senegal: Adoption of communication technologies was 297,046 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
297,046
Change on year
down 25.6%
World rank
101st
of 212 countries
All-time high
399,041
in 2023
All-time low
9,494
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Senegal, 1960–2024

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Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Senegal stood at 297,046.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.6% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Senegal peaked at 399,041 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9,494, in 1960.

Senegal ranks 101st of 212 countries on this measure, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 9,747 9,494 10,000 10
1970s 13,266 11,038 17,300 10
1980s 23,674 18,001 36,166 10
1990s 88,522 44,326 165,874 10
2000s 247,628 205,888 282,573 10
2010s 307,057 207,592 346,406 10
2020s 296,669 228,774 399,041 5

Countries ranked near Senegal

  1. 98 Zimbabwe 298,047 compare
  2. 99 Trinidad and Tobago 297,734 compare
  3. 100 Armenia 297,328 compare
  4. 102 Bangladesh 284,748 compare
  5. 103 Ghana 269,356 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Senegal?
Adoption of communication technologies in Senegal was 297,046 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 Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 399,041 in 2023.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was 9,494 in 1960.
How does Senegal rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Senegal ranks 101st out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal 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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About this data

Indicator
Adoption of communication technologies
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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