Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Philippines

Philippines: Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people was 3.82 per 100 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.82 per 100 people
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
137th
of 212 countries
All-time high
4.4 per 100 people
in 2008
All-time low
0.253 per 100 people
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024

Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Philippines, 1965–2024

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Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100 people.

Analysis

Philippines recorded 3.82 per 100 people for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in 2024.

The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 28.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Philippines peaked at 4.4 per 100 people in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.253 per 100 people, in 1965.

That places Philippines 137th out of 212 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.2654 per 100 people 0.253 per 100 people 0.2685 per 100 people 5
1970s 0.6268 per 100 people 0.4728 per 100 people 0.825 per 100 people 10
1980s 0.9376 per 100 people 0.8674 per 100 people 0.9833 per 100 people 10
1990s 2.02 per 100 people 0.971 per 100 people 3.72 per 100 people 10
2000s 4.08 per 100 people 3.83 per 100 people 4.4 per 100 people 10
2010s 3.47 per 100 people 2.98 per 100 people 3.85 per 100 people 10
2020s 4.08 per 100 people 3.82 per 100 people 4.22 per 100 people 5

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 134 Honduras 4.25 per 100 people compare
  2. 135 Jordan 4.21 per 100 people compare
  3. 136 Peru 4.08 per 100 people compare
  4. 138 Ukraine 3.8 per 100 people compare
  5. 139 Nicaragua 3.54 per 100 people compare
  6. 140 Botswana 3.3 per 100 people compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Philippines?
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in Philippines was 3.82 per 100 people in 2024, 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 Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 4.4 per 100 people in 2008.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies per 100 people recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 0.253 per 100 people in 1965.
How does Philippines rank for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people?
Philippines ranks 137th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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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About this data

Indicator
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people
Unit
per 100 people
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,787 data points, 1960–2024
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