Adoption of communication technologies in Turkey
Turkey: Adoption of communication technologies was 9.03 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Turkey, 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 Turkey stood at 9.03 million.
That represents a change of down 9.1% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Turkey peaked at 19.13 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 180,030, in 1960.
Turkey ranks 17th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 211,696 | 180,030 | 243,361 | 10 |
| 1970s | 626,576 | 376,987 | 1.09 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.71 million | 1.15 million | 5.86 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.53 million | 6.86 million | 17.91 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.43 million | 16.53 million | 19.13 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.84 million | 11.08 million | 16.20 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.98 million | 9.03 million | 12.45 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Turkey?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Turkey was 9.03 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 19.13 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 180,030 in 1960.
- How does Turkey rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Turkey ranks 17th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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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