Adoption of communication technologies in Sudan
Sudan: Adoption of communication technologies was 155,802 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Sudan, 1960–2022
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 155,802 for adoption of communication technologies in 2022.
The figure is up 18.5% on the previous year and down 63.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Sudan peaked at 1.03 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 17,339, in 1960.
That places Sudan 122nd out of 212 countries with data for 2022, 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 | 22,170 | 17,339 | 27,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 38,377 | 33,300 | 44,286 | 10 |
| 1980s | 53,988 | 45,355 | 60,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 101,779 | 62,000 | 251,420 | 10 |
| 2000s | 562,309 | 345,194 | 1.03 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 295,734 | 118,954 | 544,984 | 10 |
| 2020s | 138,898 | 129,408 | 155,802 | 3 |
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More reference data data for Sudan
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.5281 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.57 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.09 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2814 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9627 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 38,797 2010 = 100 (2022)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Sudan?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Sudan was 155,802 in 2022, 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,339 in 1960.
- How does Sudan rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Sudan ranks 122nd out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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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