Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Italy

Italy: Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) was 87.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
87.2%
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
23rd
of 58 countries
All-time high
87.2%
in 2023
All-time low
2.6%
in 2005
Years of data
15
2005–2023

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Italy, 2005–2023

0204060802005201420232005: 2.6 %2006: 6 %2007: 10.3 %2008: 18.1 %2009: 24.1 %2010: 27.4 %2011: 31.5 %2012: 35.1 %2013: 37.8 %2014: 42 %2015: 39.1 %2016: 39.5 %2020: 85.8 %2022: 86.4 %2023: 87.2 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Italy is 87.2%, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 130.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Italy peaked at 87.2% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2005.

That places Italy 23rd out of 58 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.

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 15-24 years old, both sexes (%) in Italy, 2005 to 2023.
Year % Change
2005 2.6%
2006 6.0% +130.8%
2007 10.3% +71.7%
2008 18.1% +75.7%
2009 24.1% +33.1%
2010 27.4% +13.7%
2011 31.5% +15.0%
2012 35.1% +11.4%
2013 37.8% +7.7%
2014 42.0% +11.1%
2015 39.1% -6.9%
2016 39.5% +1.0%
2020 85.8% +117.2%
2022 86.4% +0.7%
2023 87.2% +0.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.2% 2.6% 24.1% 5
2010s 36.1% 27.4% 42.0% 7
2020s 86.5% 85.8% 87.2% 3

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 22 Czechia 87.7% compare
  2. 24 Romania 86.9% compare
  3. 25 Finland 86.5% compare
  4. 26 Belgium 86.4% compare

See the full ranking of 58 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Italy?
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Italy was 87.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 87.2% in 2023.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2005.
How does Italy rank for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the)?
Italy ranks 23rd out of 58 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 130.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 15-24 years old, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 15-24 years old, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
58 places, 756 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release