Adoption of communication technologies in Spain
Spain: Adoption of communication technologies was 18.23 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18.23 million
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
14th
of 212 countries
All-time high
20.58 million
in 2008
All-time low
1.30 million
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Spain, 1960–2024
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 Spain is 18.23 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Spain peaked at 20.58 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.30 million, in 1960.
Spain ranks 14th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.30 million | — |
| 1961 | 1.30 million | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 1.30 million | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1.30 million | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1.30 million | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1.77 million | +36.3% |
| 1966 | 1.77 million | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1.77 million | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1.77 million | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1.77 million | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2.85 million | +60.3% |
| 1971 | 2.85 million | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2.85 million | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2.85 million | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.85 million | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 4.70 million | +65.1% |
| 1976 | 5.12 million | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 5.68 million | +11.0% |
| 1978 | 6.18 million | +8.9% |
| 1979 | 6.70 million | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 7.23 million | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 7.65 million | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 8.02 million | +4.7% |
| 1983 | 8.45 million | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 8.88 million | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 9.34 million | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 9.79 million | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 10.24 million | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 10.97 million | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 11.80 million | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 12.60 million | +6.8% |
| 1991 | 13.26 million | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 13.79 million | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 14.25 million | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 14.69 million | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 15.10 million | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 15.41 million | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 15.85 million | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 16.29 million | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 16.48 million | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 17.10 million | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 17.53 million | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 17.64 million | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 17.76 million | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 17.93 million | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 19.46 million | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 19.86 million | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 20.19 million | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 20.58 million | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 20.24 million | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 20.18 million | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 19.89 million | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 19.57 million | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 19.38 million | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 19.24 million | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 19.37 million | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 19.49 million | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 19.59 million | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 19.76 million | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 19.64 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 19.46 million | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 19.06 million | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 18.69 million | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 18.40 million | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 18.23 million | -0.9% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 18.23 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 40.9× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Spain's 18.23 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734,202, 24.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Spain 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 | +65.1% | 2.85 million | 4.70 million |
| 1970 | +60.3% | 1.77 million | 2.85 million |
| 1965 | +36.3% | 1.30 million | 1.77 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.54 million | 1.30 million | 1.77 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.26 million | 2.85 million | 6.70 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.24 million | 7.23 million | 11.80 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.77 million | 12.60 million | 16.48 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.83 million | 17.10 million | 20.58 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.61 million | 19.24 million | 20.18 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.77 million | 18.23 million | 19.46 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More reference data data for Spain
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Spain?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Spain was 18.23 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 20.58 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.30 million in 1960.
- How does Spain rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Spain ranks 14th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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