Adoption of communication technologies in Somalia
Somalia: Adoption of communication technologies was 55,005 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Somalia, 1960–2023
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 Somalia is 55,005, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 39.6% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Somalia peaked at 100,000 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1,249, in 1960.
That places Somalia 150th out of 212 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 1,249 | 1,249 | 1,249 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,249 | 1,249 | 1,249 | 4 |
| 1980s | 11,111 | 8,000 | 15,000 | 9 |
| 1990s | 16,700 | 15,000 | 24,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 79,500 | 25,000 | 100,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 71,778 | 48,000 | 100,000 | 9 |
| 2020s | 82,001 | 55,005 | 91,000 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 147 French Polynesia 65,969 compare
- 148 Cape Verde 61,294 compare
- 149 Kenya 57,017 compare
- 151 Andorra 53,215 compare
- 152 New Caledonia 46,570 compare
- 153 Curacao 45,974 compare
More reference data data for Somalia
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.484 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3971 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.06 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Democracy 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6624 °C (2025)
- Free country 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Somalia?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Somalia was 55,005 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 Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 100,000 in 2003.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,249 in 1960.
- How does Somalia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Somalia ranks 150th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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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