Adoption of communication technologies in Syria

Syria: Adoption of communication technologies was 2.84 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.84 million
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
37th
of 212 countries
All-time high
4.43 million
in 2013
All-time low
38,885
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Syria, 1960–2024

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Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Syria stood at 2.84 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and down 21.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Syria peaked at 4.43 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 38,885, in 1960.

Syria ranks 37th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 47,942 38,885 57,000 10
1970s 117,496 79,792 191,000 10
1980s 398,982 239,824 489,000 10
1990s 931,290 496,360 1.60 million 10
2000s 2.78 million 1.68 million 3.87 million 10
2010s 3.60 million 2.73 million 4.43 million 10
2020s 2.83 million 2.80 million 2.86 million 5

Countries ranked near Syria

  1. 34 Austria 3.48 million compare
  2. 35 Hong Kong 3.31 million compare
  3. 36 Morocco 3.04 million compare
  4. 38 Switzerland 2.73 million compare
  5. 39 Vietnam 2.64 million compare
  6. 40 Israel 2.56 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Syria?
Adoption of communication technologies in Syria was 2.84 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 Syria?
The highest recorded value was 4.43 million in 2013.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 38,885 in 1960.
How does Syria rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Syria ranks 37th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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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About this data

Indicator
Adoption of communication technologies
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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