Adoption of communication technologies in Belize
Belize: Adoption of communication technologies was 17,806 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Belize, 1960–2022
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, adoption of communication technologies in Belize stood at 17,806.
The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and down 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Belize peaked at 36,116 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1,018, in 1960.
That places Belize 167th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,909 | 1,018 | 2,800 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,260 | 3,000 | 3,851 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,762 | 3,870 | 15,254 | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,807 | 17,320 | 36,116 | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,358 | 31,124 | 35,754 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,775 | 18,500 | 30,288 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,602 | 17,806 | 19,000 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Belize
- 164 Antigua and Barbuda 27,320 compare
- 165 British Virgin Islands 24,443 compare
- 166 Northern Mariana Islands 19,474 compare
- 168 Congo 17,604 compare
- 169 Gibraltar 17,155 compare
- 170 Grenada 16,991 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Belize?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Belize was 17,806 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 Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 36,116 in 1999.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,018 in 1960.
- How does Belize rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Belize ranks 167th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize 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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