Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Kuwait
Kuwait: Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people was 11.83 per 100 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Kuwait, 1960–2023
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100 people.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 11.83 per 100 people for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Kuwait peaked at 24 per 100 people in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.09 per 100 people, in 1960.
Kuwait ranks 92nd of 212 countries on this measure, 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 | 1.96 per 100 people | 1.09 per 100 people | 2.75 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.05 per 100 people | 4.73 per 100 people | 9.84 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.97 per 100 people | 10.51 per 100 people | 14.06 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.39 per 100 people | 19.7 per 100 people | 24 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.13 per 100 people | 18.91 per 100 people | 23.89 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.13 per 100 people | 11.92 per 100 people | 17.65 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.52 per 100 people | 11.83 per 100 people | 13.26 per 100 people | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 89 Colombia 11.94 per 100 people compare
- 90 Costa Rica 11.9 per 100 people compare
- 91 Kazakhstan 11.87 per 100 people compare
- 93 China 11.73 per 100 people compare
- 94 Cape Verde 11.68 per 100 people compare
- 95 Denmark 11.68 per 100 people compare
More reference data data for Kuwait
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- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0679 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1686 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Kuwait?
- Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Kuwait was 11.83 per 100 people in 2023, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adoption of communication technologies per 100 people recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 24 per 100 people in 1999.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies per 100 people recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.09 per 100 people in 1960.
- How does Kuwait rank for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people?
- Kuwait ranks 92nd out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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 per 100 people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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