Adoption of communication technologies in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Adoption of communication technologies was 24,443 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in British Virgin Islands, 1970–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
British Virgin Islands recorded 24,443 for adoption of communication technologies in 2024.
That represents a change of up 106.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in British Virgin Islands peaked at 24,444 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 800, in 1970.
British Virgin Islands ranks 165th of 212 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,205 | 800 | 1,780 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,270 | 1,840 | 5,478 | 7 |
| 1990s | 8,735 | 6,478 | 10,200 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,946 | 10,400 | 17,347 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,080 | 6,264 | 20,605 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,210 | 20,412 | 24,444 | 5 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 162 Mozambique 28,329 compare
- 163 Bermuda 28,177 compare
- 164 Antigua and Barbuda 27,320 compare
- 166 Northern Mariana Islands 19,474 compare
- 167 Belize 17,806 compare
- 168 Congo 17,604 compare
More reference data data for British Virgin Islands
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 3.73 million constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 27.6% (2024)
- Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 82.3% (2024)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 1 metric tons (2024)
- Share of men and women expected to survive to the age of 65 90.7% (2024)
- Foreign aid received by income group 3.73 million constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received 3.73 million constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 1.95 million constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Number of child deaths per woman 0.0136 under-five deaths per woman (2021)
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus 0 Cases (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in British Virgin Islands?
- Adoption of communication technologies in British Virgin Islands was 24,443 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 recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 24,444 in 2023.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 800 in 1970.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 165th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands 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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