Adoption of communication technologies in Spain
Spain: Adoption of communication technologies was 18.23 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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.
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 |
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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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