Adoption of communication technologies in Eswatini
Eswatini: Adoption of communication technologies was 35,641 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Eswatini, 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 Eswatini is 35,641, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.0% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Eswatini peaked at 75,825 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,200, in 1960.
That places Eswatini 157th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,200 | — |
| 1961 | 1,200 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 1,200 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,200 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,200 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2,000 | +66.7% |
| 1966 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2,500 | +25.0% |
| 1971 | 2,500 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2,500 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2,500 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2,500 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 3,358 | +34.3% |
| 1976 | 3,550 | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 3,600 | +1.4% |
| 1978 | 3,900 | +8.3% |
| 1979 | 4,600 | +17.9% |
| 1980 | 5,210 | +13.3% |
| 1981 | 6,039 | +15.9% |
| 1982 | 6,939 | +14.9% |
| 1983 | 7,430 | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 7,900 | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 8,300 | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 9,440 | +13.7% |
| 1987 | 9,816 | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 11,800 | +20.2% |
| 1989 | 12,500 | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 13,600 | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 14,350 | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 15,170 | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 16,338 | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 18,189 | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 21,130 | +16.2% |
| 1996 | 22,602 | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 25,073 | +10.9% |
| 1998 | 28,999 | +15.7% |
| 1999 | 31,314 | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 31,858 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 33,739 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 35,060 | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 46,199 | +31.8% |
| 2004 | 44,507 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 44,091 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 44,287 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 44,849 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 45,162 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 45,162 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 52,966 | +17.3% |
| 2011 | 75,825 | +43.2% |
| 2012 | 45,565 | -39.9% |
| 2013 | 46,000 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 44,400 | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 43,000 | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 42,000 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 36,833 | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 44,135 | +19.8% |
| 2019 | 42,507 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 46,966 | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 40,046 | -14.7% |
| 2022 | 38,780 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 41,939 | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 35,641 | -15.0% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 35,641 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 102,714, 35% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 35,641 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 56,011, 64% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Eswatini 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 | +66.7% | 1,200 | 2,000 |
| 2012 | -39.9% | 75,825 | 45,565 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,600 | 1,200 | 2,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,151 | 2,500 | 4,600 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,537 | 5,210 | 12,500 | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,676 | 13,600 | 31,314 | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,491 | 31,858 | 46,199 | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,323 | 36,833 | 75,825 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,674 | 35,641 | 46,966 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More reference data data for Eswatini
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3059 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3309 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0048 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3309 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.026 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Eswatini?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Eswatini was 35,641 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 75,825 in 2011.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,200 in 1960.
- How does Eswatini rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Eswatini ranks 157th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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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