Adoption of communication technologies in Tanzania
Tanzania: Adoption of communication technologies was 78,299 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Tanzania, 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 Tanzania stood at 78,299.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and down 48.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Tanzania peaked at 177,802 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 8,130, in 1960.
That places Tanzania 136th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,130 | — |
| 1961 | 8,130 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 8,130 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 8,130 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 8,130 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 10,231 | +25.8% |
| 1966 | 10,231 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 10,231 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 10,231 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 10,231 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 14,977 | +46.4% |
| 1971 | 14,977 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 14,977 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 14,977 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 14,977 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 27,056 | +80.7% |
| 1976 | 28,766 | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 31,777 | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 35,021 | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 38,283 | +9.3% |
| 1980 | 39,770 | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 40,704 | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 42,007 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 43,987 | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 47,509 | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 52,064 | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 54,460 | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 58,919 | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 66,058 | +12.1% |
| 1989 | 70,640 | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 73,011 | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 76,369 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 81,306 | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 85,005 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 88,315 | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 90,270 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 92,760 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 105,095 | +13.3% |
| 1998 | 121,769 | +15.9% |
| 1999 | 149,611 | +22.9% |
| 2000 | 173,591 | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 177,802 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 161,590 | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 147,006 | -9.0% |
| 2004 | 148,360 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 154,360 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 152,000 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 163,269 | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 123,809 | -24.2% |
| 2009 | 172,922 | +39.7% |
| 2010 | 174,511 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 161,063 | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 176,367 | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 164,999 | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 151,274 | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 142,819 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 129,597 | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 127,094 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 124,238 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 76,288 | -38.6% |
| 2020 | 72,469 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 71,834 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 84,696 | +17.9% |
| 2023 | 75,732 | -10.6% |
| 2024 | 78,299 | +3.4% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 78,299 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 102,714, 76% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 78,299 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 56,011, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Tanzania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +80.7% | 14,977 | 27,056 |
| 1970 | +46.4% | 10,231 | 14,977 |
| 2019 | -38.6% | 124,238 | 76,288 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,180 | 8,130 | 10,231 | 10 |
| 1970s | 23,579 | 14,977 | 38,283 | 10 |
| 1980s | 51,612 | 39,770 | 70,640 | 10 |
| 1990s | 96,351 | 73,011 | 149,611 | 10 |
| 2000s | 157,471 | 123,809 | 177,802 | 10 |
| 2010s | 142,825 | 76,288 | 176,367 | 10 |
| 2020s | 76,606 | 71,834 | 84,696 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More reference data data for Tanzania
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 59.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 72.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Tanzania?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Tanzania was 78,299 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 177,802 in 2001.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,130 in 1960.
- How does Tanzania rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Tanzania ranks 136th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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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