Adoption of communication technologies in Venezuela
Venezuela: Adoption of communication technologies was 2.42 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Venezuela, 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 Venezuela stood at 2.42 million.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 69.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Venezuela peaked at 7.81 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 125,000, in 1960.
That places Venezuela 46th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 151,500 | 125,000 | 178,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 445,000 | 279,000 | 701,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.16 million | 800,000 | 1.47 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.24 million | 1.49 million | 2.80 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.07 million | 2.54 million | 6.87 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.99 million | 5.35 million | 7.81 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.19 million | 2.39 million | 5.25 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Venezuela?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Venezuela was 2.42 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 7.81 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 125,000 in 1960.
- How does Venezuela rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Venezuela ranks 46th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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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