Sierra Leone vs East Timor: Adoption of communication technologies
Sierra Leone
269
in 2022
East Timor
1,691
in 2024
Sierra Leone rank
204th
East Timor rank
201st
Adoption of communication technologies over time
- Sierra Leone
- East Timor
How they compare
East Timor currently reports 1,691 against 269 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 1,422.
That makes East Timor's figure about 6.3 times Sierra Leone's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Sierra Leone ranks 204th and East Timor ranks 201st of 212 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Sierra Leone averaged higher in 2 and East Timor in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | East Timor | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29,029 | 2,413 | 26,615 | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 13,633 | 2,744 | 10,888 | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 242.33 | 1,909 | 1,667 | East Timor |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adoption of communication technologies, Sierra Leone or East Timor?
- East Timor, at 1,691 against 269 in Sierra Leone as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adoption of communication technologies between Sierra Leone and East Timor?
- 1,422, with East Timor ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and East Timor?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
- How do Sierra Leone and East Timor rank globally for adoption of communication technologies?
- Sierra Leone ranks 204th and East Timor ranks 201st of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – 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.