Adoption of communication technologies in Fiji
Fiji: Adoption of communication technologies was 77,765 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Fiji, 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 Fiji is 77,765, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Fiji peaked at 136,782 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 5,164, in 1960.
Fiji ranks 137th 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 Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,164 | — |
| 1961 | 5,164 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 5,164 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 5,164 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 5,164 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 7,100 | +37.5% |
| 1966 | 7,100 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 7,100 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 7,100 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 7,100 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 9,600 | +35.2% |
| 1971 | 9,600 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 9,600 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 9,600 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 9,600 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 16,174 | +68.5% |
| 1976 | 17,362 | +7.3% |
| 1977 | 18,506 | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 19,608 | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 21,341 | +8.8% |
| 1980 | 23,923 | +12.1% |
| 1981 | 24,494 | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 25,756 | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 26,530 | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 28,821 | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 29,829 | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 33,230 | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 34,001 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 35,655 | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 39,174 | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 42,425 | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 45,596 | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 49,610 | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 53,997 | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 59,471 | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 64,772 | +8.9% |
| 1996 | 70,018 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 71,793 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 76,933 | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 81,518 | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 86,400 | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 92,222 | +6.7% |
| 2002 | 97,515 | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 102,023 | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 105,000 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 112,493 | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 115,000 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 121,845 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 129,100 | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 136,782 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 129,845 | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 129,845 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 88,417 | -31.9% |
| 2013 | 70,225 | -20.6% |
| 2014 | 75,750 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 72,565 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 74,182 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 75,952 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 56,278 | -25.9% |
| 2019 | 51,064 | -9.3% |
| 2020 | 48,510 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 48,510 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 41,332 | -14.8% |
| 2023 | 77,765 | +88.1% |
| 2024 | 77,765 | +0.0% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 77,765 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 734,874, 11% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 77,765 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 81,260, 96% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Fiji 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +88.1% | 41,332 | 77,765 |
| 1975 | +68.5% | 9,600 | 16,174 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,132 | 5,164 | 7,100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 14,099 | 9,600 | 21,341 | 10 |
| 1980s | 30,141 | 23,923 | 39,174 | 10 |
| 1990s | 61,613 | 42,425 | 81,518 | 10 |
| 2000s | 109,838 | 86,400 | 136,782 | 10 |
| 2010s | 82,412 | 51,064 | 129,845 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58,776 | 41,332 | 77,765 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
More reference data data for Fiji
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0049 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Fiji?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Fiji was 77,765 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 Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 136,782 in 2009.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,164 in 1960.
- How does Fiji rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Fiji ranks 137th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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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