Adoption of communication technologies in Zambia
Zambia: Adoption of communication technologies was 73,688 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Zambia, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 73,688 for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.3% on the previous year and down 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Zambia peaked at 118,388 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 15,000, in 1960.
That places Zambia 140th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 16,050 | 15,000 | 17,100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 26,280 | 23,200 | 30,698 | 10 |
| 1980s | 44,932 | 32,659 | 65,750 | 10 |
| 1990s | 76,049 | 65,057 | 83,084 | 10 |
| 2000s | 89,763 | 83,326 | 94,665 | 10 |
| 2010s | 103,302 | 82,542 | 118,388 | 10 |
| 2020s | 77,799 | 65,913 | 96,284 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Zambia?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Zambia was 73,688 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 118,388 in 2010.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,000 in 1960.
- How does Zambia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Zambia ranks 140th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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