French Polynesia vs Somalia: Adoption of communication technologies
French Polynesia
65,969
in 2023
Somalia
55,005
in 2023
French Polynesia rank
147th
Somalia rank
150th
Adoption of communication technologies over time
- French Polynesia
- Somalia
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 65,969 against 55,005 in Somalia, a difference of 10,964.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.2 times Somalia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 55 shared years of data; in 1960 it was Somalia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 147th and Somalia ranks 150th of 212 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 5 and Somalia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,304 | 1,249 | 54.89 | French Polynesia |
| 1970s | 4,000 | 1,249 | 2,751 | French Polynesia |
| 1980s | 23,662 | 11,111 | 12,551 | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 47,252 | 16,700 | 30,552 | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 53,701 | 79,500 | 25,799 | Somalia |
| 2010s | 66,748 | 71,778 | 5,030 | Somalia |
| 2020s | 108,180 | 82,001 | 26,179 | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adoption of communication technologies, French Polynesia or Somalia?
- French Polynesia, at 65,969 against 55,005 in Somalia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in adoption of communication technologies between French Polynesia and Somalia?
- 10,964, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Somalia?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2023.
- How do French Polynesia and Somalia rank globally for adoption of communication technologies?
- French Polynesia ranks 147th and Somalia ranks 150th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Adoption of communication technologies. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.