Adoption of communication technologies in Uganda
Uganda: Adoption of communication technologies was 195,975 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Uganda, 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 Uganda stood at 195,975.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 49.4% on the previous year and down 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Uganda peaked at 464,849 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7,000, in 1960.
Uganda ranks 116th of 212 countries on this measure, 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 | 8,500 | 7,000 | 10,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 17,440 | 14,000 | 22,600 | 10 |
| 1980s | 23,985 | 19,600 | 27,414 | 10 |
| 1990s | 39,269 | 20,770 | 57,239 | 10 |
| 2000s | 106,882 | 54,976 | 233,533 | 10 |
| 2010s | 283,132 | 82,066 | 464,849 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127,988 | 90,774 | 195,975 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 113 Paraguay 205,511 compare
- 114 Latvia 204,756 compare
- 115 Lithuania 201,462 compare
- 117 Montenegro 192,212 compare
- 118 Afghanistan 181,963 compare
- 119 Papua New Guinea 172,691 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Uganda?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Uganda was 195,975 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 464,849 in 2011.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,000 in 1960.
- How does Uganda rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Uganda ranks 116th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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