Adoption of communication technologies in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Adoption of communication technologies was 298,047 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Zimbabwe, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 298,047 for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Zimbabwe peaked at 385,116 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 55,000, in 1960.
That places Zimbabwe 98th 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 | 60,000 | 55,000 | 65,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 81,124 | 75,000 | 92,987 | 10 |
| 1980s | 106,266 | 95,615 | 121,355 | 10 |
| 1990s | 165,432 | 123,665 | 238,956 | 10 |
| 2000s | 315,059 | 249,400 | 385,116 | 10 |
| 2010s | 310,844 | 264,150 | 379,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 278,901 | 243,421 | 309,645 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Zimbabwe?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Zimbabwe was 298,047 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 385,116 in 2009.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,000 in 1960.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Zimbabwe ranks 98th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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