Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people was 20.8 per 100 people in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
20.8 per 100 people
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
59th
of 212 countries
All-time high
30.1 per 100 people
in 1998
All-time low
4.75 per 100 people
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in United Arab Emirates, 1975–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in United Arab Emirates is 20.8 per 100 people, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and down 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in United Arab Emirates peaked at 30.1 per 100 people in 1998 and was at its lowest, 4.75 per 100 people, in 1975.
That places United Arab Emirates 59th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 50 years of available data.
Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 4.75 per 100 people | — |
| 1976 | 5.87 per 100 people | +23.6% |
| 1977 | 7.05 per 100 people | +20.1% |
| 1978 | 8.95 per 100 people | +27.0% |
| 1979 | 10.61 per 100 people | +18.5% |
| 1980 | 11.89 per 100 people | +12.1% |
| 1981 | 12.96 per 100 people | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 13.97 per 100 people | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 14.37 per 100 people | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 14.43 per 100 people | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 15.01 per 100 people | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 15.03 per 100 people | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 15.72 per 100 people | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 17.59 per 100 people | +11.9% |
| 1989 | 19.69 per 100 people | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 20.9 per 100 people | +6.2% |
| 1991 | 21.8 per 100 people | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 23.2 per 100 people | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 24.9 per 100 people | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 26.4 per 100 people | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 27.6 per 100 people | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 28.4 per 100 people | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 29.6 per 100 people | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 30.1 per 100 people | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 29.9 per 100 people | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 29.2 per 100 people | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 28.28 per 100 people | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 27.64 per 100 people | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 27.09 per 100 people | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 26.82 per 100 people | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 26.51 per 100 people | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 26.15 per 100 people | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 24.63 per 100 people | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 25.32 per 100 people | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 23.56 per 100 people | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 21.32 per 100 people | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 25.36 per 100 people | +18.9% |
| 2012 | 26.24 per 100 people | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 26.64 per 100 people | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 25.53 per 100 people | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 26.04 per 100 people | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 25.31 per 100 people | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 25.13 per 100 people | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 25.05 per 100 people | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 25.19 per 100 people | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 25.2 per 100 people | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 22.91 per 100 people | -9.1% |
| 2022 | 22.32 per 100 people | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 21.22 per 100 people | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 20.8 per 100 people | -2.0% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 20.8 per 100 people is below the median for high income countries, which is 24.32 per 100 people, 86% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 20.8 per 100 people is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.83 per 100 people, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.45 per 100 people | 4.75 per 100 people | 10.61 per 100 people | 5 |
| 1980s | 15.07 per 100 people | 11.89 per 100 people | 19.69 per 100 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.28 per 100 people | 20.9 per 100 people | 30.1 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.52 per 100 people | 23.56 per 100 people | 29.2 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.18 per 100 people | 21.32 per 100 people | 26.64 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.49 per 100 people | 20.8 per 100 people | 25.2 per 100 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 56 Netherlands 21.81 per 100 people compare
- 57 Belgium 21.18 per 100 people compare
- 58 Tuvalu 21.15 per 100 people compare
- 60 Ireland 20.51 per 100 people compare
- 61 American Samoa 20.05 per 100 people compare
- 62 Saudi Arabia 19.75 per 100 people compare
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in United Arab Emirates?
- Adoption of communication technologies per 100 people in United Arab Emirates was 20.8 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 30.1 per 100 people in 1998.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies per 100 people recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.75 per 100 people in 1975.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for adoption of communication technologies per 100 people?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 59th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies per 100 people rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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