Adoption of communication technologies in Cyprus
Cyprus: Adoption of communication technologies was 245,464 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Cyprus, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adoption of communication technologies in Cyprus is 245,464, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Cyprus peaked at 440,091 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 10,630, in 1960.
Cyprus ranks 108th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 15,590 | 10,630 | 20,550 | 10 |
| 1970s | 41,451 | 33,359 | 60,469 | 10 |
| 1980s | 134,601 | 66,735 | 223,117 | 10 |
| 1990s | 337,553 | 245,941 | 424,060 | 10 |
| 2000s | 421,043 | 408,319 | 440,091 | 10 |
| 2010s | 346,539 | 311,559 | 413,192 | 10 |
| 2020s | 285,757 | 245,464 | 311,439 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 105 Georgia 258,038 compare
- 106 Bahrain 256,054 compare
- 109 Nicaragua 244,832 compare
- 110 Cote d'Ivoire 244,702 compare
- 111 Tajikistan 229,778 compare
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8299 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Cyprus?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Cyprus was 245,464 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 Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 440,091 in 2000.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,630 in 1960.
- How does Cyprus rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Cyprus ranks 108th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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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