Adoption of communication technologies in Thailand

Thailand: Adoption of communication technologies was 3.90 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.90 million
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
33rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
9.96 million
in 2017
All-time low
37,148
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Thailand, 1960–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for adoption of communication technologies in Thailand is 3.90 million, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 31.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Thailand peaked at 9.96 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 37,148, in 1960.

That places Thailand 33rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 45,574 37,148 54,000 10
1970s 182,000 95,000 332,000 10
1980s 665,619 366,000 1.16 million 10
1990s 3.24 million 1.32 million 5.22 million 10
2000s 6.74 million 5.59 million 7.39 million 10
2010s 6.31 million 4.71 million 9.96 million 10
2020s 4.40 million 3.90 million 5.00 million 5

Countries ranked near Thailand

  1. 30 Poland 4.41 million compare
  2. 31 Belarus 4.14 million compare
  3. 32 Netherlands 3.98 million compare
  4. 34 Austria 3.48 million compare
  5. 35 Hong Kong 3.31 million compare
  6. 36 Morocco 3.04 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Thailand?
Adoption of communication technologies in Thailand was 3.90 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 Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 9.96 million in 2017.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 37,148 in 1960.
How does Thailand rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Thailand ranks 33rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand 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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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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