Adoption of communication technologies in Aruba
Aruba: Adoption of communication technologies was 34,549 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Adoption of communication technologies in Aruba, 1982–2022
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, adoption of communication technologies in Aruba stood at 34,549.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Aruba peaked at 38,651 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 9,000, in 1982.
Aruba ranks 158th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12,766 | 9,000 | 17,469 | 8 |
| 1990s | 26,633 | 18,712 | 36,557 | 10 |
| 2000s | 37,844 | 36,700 | 38,651 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35,173 | 35,000 | 36,000 | 6 |
| 2020s | 34,850 | 34,549 | 35,000 | 3 |
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More reference data data for Aruba
- Consumer price index 109.53 2010 = 100 (2019)
- Foreign aid received by income group -13.41 million constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 27.6% (2024)
- Foreign aid received -13.41 million constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 146,128 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations -13.41 million constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Share of men and women expected to survive to the age of 65 89.3% (2024)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 1.5 metric tons (2024)
- Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 80.4% (2024)
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus 10 Cases (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Aruba?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Aruba was 34,549 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 Aruba?
- The highest recorded value was 38,651 in 2006.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Aruba?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,000 in 1982.
- How does Aruba rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Aruba ranks 158th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Aruba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Aruba 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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