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

Germany: Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) was 74.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
74.3%
Change on year
up 33.2%
World rank
18th
of 58 countries
All-time high
74.3%
in 2024
All-time low
8.9%
in 2006
Years of data
16
2006–2024

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Germany, 2006–2024

0204060802006201520242006: 8.9 %2007: 11.1 %2008: 12.9 %2009: 12.4 %2010: 15 %2011: 15.7 %2012: 19 %2013: 20 %2014: 21 %2015: 23.9 %2016: 25 %2019: 50.8 %2020: 61.4 %2021: 53.4 %2022: 55.8 %2024: 74.3 %

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 Germany is 74.3%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

That represents a change of up 33.2% on the previous year and up 253.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Germany peaked at 74.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8.9%, in 2006.

That places Germany 18th out of 58 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.

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Germany, 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), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%) in Germany, 2006 to 2024.
Year % Change
2006 8.9%
2007 11.1% +24.7%
2008 12.9% +16.2%
2009 12.4% -3.9%
2010 15.0% +21.0%
2011 15.7% +4.7%
2012 19.0% +21.0%
2013 20.0% +5.3%
2014 21.0% +5.0%
2015 23.9% +13.8%
2016 25.0% +4.6%
2019 50.8% +103.2%
2020 61.4% +20.9%
2021 53.4% -13.0%
2022 55.8% +4.5%
2024 74.3% +33.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.3% 8.9% 12.9% 4
2010s 23.8% 15.0% 50.8% 8
2020s 61.2% 53.4% 74.3% 4

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 15 Sweden 76.0% compare
  2. 16 Morocco 75.6% compare
  3. 17 Singapore 75.1% compare
  4. 19 Spain 74.0% compare
  5. 20 Switzerland 73.7% compare
  6. 21 Russian Federation 73.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Germany?
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Germany was 74.3% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 74.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 8.9% in 2006.
How does Germany rank for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the)?
Germany ranks 18th out of 58 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 253.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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), 25-74 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), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
58 places, 733 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release