Adoption of communication technologies in Vietnam
Vietnam: Adoption of communication technologies was 2.64 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Vietnam, 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 Vietnam stood at 2.64 million.
That represents a change of up 14.1% on the previous year and down 60.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Vietnam peaked at 17.43 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 7,217, in 1960.
Vietnam ranks 39th of 212 countries on this measure, 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 | 7,217 | 7,217 | 7,217 | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,217 | 7,217 | 7,217 | 4 |
| 1980s | 73,250 | 65,000 | 80,000 | 8 |
| 1990s | 823,414 | 98,536 | 2.11 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.44 million | 2.54 million | 17.43 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.28 million | 3.66 million | 14.37 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.74 million | 2.32 million | 3.21 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Vietnam?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Vietnam was 2.64 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 17.43 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,217 in 1960.
- How does Vietnam rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Vietnam ranks 39th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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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