Adoption of communication technologies in Suriname
Suriname: Adoption of communication technologies was 124,064 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Suriname, 1975–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Suriname stood at 124,064.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and up 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Suriname peaked at 128,908 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,494, in 1975.
Suriname ranks 125th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,301 | 10,494 | 14,331 | 5 |
| 1980s | 24,938 | 15,203 | 33,897 | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,164 | 36,673 | 70,846 | 10 |
| 2000s | 80,418 | 75,308 | 83,747 | 10 |
| 2010s | 87,606 | 83,985 | 92,756 | 10 |
| 2020s | 116,888 | 103,240 | 128,908 | 5 |
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More reference data data for Suriname
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3377 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5543 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.0809 °C (2026)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1 °C (2025)
- Democracy 7 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 2 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Suriname?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Suriname was 124,064 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 Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 128,908 in 2023.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,494 in 1975.
- How does Suriname rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Suriname ranks 125th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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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