Adoption of communication technologies in Syria
Syria: Adoption of communication technologies was 2.84 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Syria, 1960–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More reference data data for Syria
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.58 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.329 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3623 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2737 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 614.95 2010 = 100 (2019)
- 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 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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