Adoption of communication technologies in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Adoption of communication technologies was 27,320 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Antigua and Barbuda, 1970–2022
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, adoption of communication technologies in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 27,320.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 38,300 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,700, in 1970.
That places Antigua and Barbuda 164th out of 212 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adoption of communication technologies in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,700 | — |
| 1971 | 1,700 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1,700 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1,700 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1,700 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1,900 | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 1,900 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 3,500 | +84.2% |
| 1982 | 4,000 | +14.3% |
| 1983 | 5,000 | +25.0% |
| 1984 | 5,796 | +15.9% |
| 1985 | 7,000 | +20.8% |
| 1986 | 8,000 | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 9,500 | +18.8% |
| 1988 | 11,000 | +15.8% |
| 1989 | 13,000 | +18.2% |
| 1990 | 15,980 | +22.9% |
| 1991 | 13,670 | -14.5% |
| 1992 | 16,820 | +23.0% |
| 1993 | 19,210 | +14.2% |
| 1994 | 24,284 | +26.4% |
| 1995 | 25,890 | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 28,000 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 31,000 | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 34,000 | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 36,500 | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 38,300 | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 37,264 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 38,046 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 38,000 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 38,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 36,480 | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 37,500 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 37,900 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 38,000 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 37,350 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 36,322 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 35,484 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 33,159 | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 33,133 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 19,915 | -39.9% |
| 2015 | 20,000 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 22,504 | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 24,000 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 27,000 | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 27,000 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 27,000 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 27,320 | +1.2% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 27,320 is below the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 6% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 27,320 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 10% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Antigua and Barbuda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +84.2% | 1,900 | 3,500 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,757 | 1,700 | 1,900 | 7 |
| 1980s | 7,422 | 3,500 | 13,000 | 9 |
| 1990s | 24,535 | 13,670 | 36,500 | 10 |
| 2000s | 37,684 | 36,480 | 38,300 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,946 | 19,915 | 36,322 | 9 |
| 2020s | 27,107 | 27,000 | 27,320 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 161 Djibouti 28,673 compare
- 162 Mozambique 28,329 compare
- 163 Bermuda 28,177 compare
- 165 British Virgin Islands 24,443 compare
- 166 Northern Mariana Islands 19,474 compare
- 167 Belize 17,806 compare
More reference data data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0153 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0153 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0141 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0035 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0493 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0671 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Antigua and Barbuda was 27,320 in 2022, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 38,300 in 2000.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,700 in 1970.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 164th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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