Adoption of communication technologies in Ukraine
Ukraine: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.43 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.43 million
Change on year
down 17.5%
World rank
55th
of 212 countries
All-time high
13.18 million
in 2008
All-time low
1.20 million
in 1960
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Adoption of communication technologies in Ukraine, 1960–2023
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 Ukraine is 1.43 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.5% on the previous year and down 87.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Ukraine peaked at 13.18 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.20 million, in 1960.
That places Ukraine 55th out of 212 countries with data for 2023, 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 Ukraine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.20 million | — |
| 1961 | 1.20 million | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 1.20 million | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1.20 million | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1.20 million | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1.60 million | +33.3% |
| 1966 | 1.60 million | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1.60 million | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1.60 million | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1.60 million | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2.10 million | +31.2% |
| 1971 | 2.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2.80 million | +33.3% |
| 1976 | 3.00 million | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 3.20 million | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 3.40 million | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 3.60 million | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 3.80 million | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 4.00 million | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 4.30 million | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 4.61 million | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 4.90 million | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 5.20 million | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 5.50 million | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 5.80 million | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 6.23 million | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 6.68 million | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 7.03 million | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 7.34 million | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 7.58 million | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 7.82 million | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 8.07 million | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 8.31 million | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 9.24 million | +11.2% |
| 1997 | 9.41 million | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 9.70 million | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 10.07 million | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 10.42 million | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 10.67 million | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 10.83 million | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 11.11 million | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 12.14 million | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 11.67 million | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 12.40 million | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 12.91 million | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 13.18 million | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 13.03 million | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 12.94 million | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 12.68 million | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 12.18 million | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 11.83 million | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 10.46 million | -11.6% |
| 2015 | 9.11 million | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 8.45 million | -7.3% |
| 2017 | 7.19 million | -15.0% |
| 2018 | 6.07 million | -15.5% |
| 2019 | 4.18 million | -31.1% |
| 2020 | 3.31 million | -20.8% |
| 2021 | 2.28 million | -31.1% |
| 2022 | 1.74 million | -23.8% |
| 2023 | 1.43 million | -17.5% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 1.43 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 734,874, 2.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 1.43 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734,202, 2.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Ukraine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -31.1% | 6.07 million | 4.18 million |
| 2021 | -31.1% | 3.31 million | 2.28 million |
| 1965 | +33.3% | 1.20 million | 1.60 million |
| 1975 | +33.3% | 2.10 million | 2.80 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.40 million | 1.20 million | 1.60 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.65 million | 2.10 million | 3.60 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.10 million | 3.80 million | 6.68 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.46 million | 7.03 million | 10.07 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.83 million | 10.42 million | 13.18 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.51 million | 4.18 million | 12.94 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.19 million | 1.43 million | 3.31 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Ukraine?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Ukraine was 1.43 million in 2023, 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 13.18 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 million in 1960.
- How does Ukraine rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Ukraine ranks 55th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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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