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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10,630 | — |
| 1961 | 10,630 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 10,630 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 10,630 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 10,630 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 20,550 | +93.3% |
| 1966 | 20,550 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 20,550 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 20,550 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 20,550 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 33,359 | +62.3% |
| 1971 | 33,359 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 33,359 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 33,359 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 33,359 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 42,852 | +28.5% |
| 1976 | 47,699 | +11.3% |
| 1977 | 43,348 | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 53,348 | +23.1% |
| 1979 | 60,469 | +13.3% |
| 1980 | 66,735 | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 77,204 | +15.7% |
| 1982 | 85,192 | +10.3% |
| 1983 | 99,965 | +17.3% |
| 1984 | 119,460 | +19.5% |
| 1985 | 136,054 | +13.9% |
| 1986 | 155,921 | +14.6% |
| 1987 | 180,118 | +15.5% |
| 1988 | 202,244 | +12.3% |
| 1989 | 223,117 | +10.3% |
| 1990 | 245,941 | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 268,898 | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 290,852 | +8.2% |
| 1993 | 310,990 | +6.9% |
| 1994 | 330,364 | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 347,343 | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 366,363 | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 386,013 | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 404,710 | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 424,060 | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 440,091 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 434,978 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 427,427 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 424,104 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 418,365 | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 420,030 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 408,319 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 409,279 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 413,323 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 414,512 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 413,192 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 405,024 | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 373,196 | -7.9% |
| 2013 | 349,108 | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 327,874 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 323,707 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 320,573 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 317,241 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 311,559 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 323,914 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 311,439 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 304,581 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 297,382 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 269,918 | -9.2% |
| 2024 | 245,464 | -9.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 245,464 is below the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 55% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 245,464 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734,202, 33% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Cyprus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +93.3% | 10,630 | 20,550 |
| 1970 | +62.3% | 20,550 | 33,359 |
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
More reference data data for Cyprus
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.043 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0752 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0045 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1441 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1715 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3058 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7841 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0245 (2050)
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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