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.
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 |
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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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