Adoption of communication technologies in Gibraltar
Gibraltar: Adoption of communication technologies was 17,155 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Gibraltar, 1960–2022
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 Gibraltar is 17,155, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Gibraltar peaked at 25,354 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1,960, in 1960.
That places Gibraltar 169th out of 212 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 5 |
| 1980s | 8,101 | 6,500 | 9,713 | 7 |
| 1990s | 15,888 | 10,750 | 21,916 | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,396 | 23,541 | 25,354 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,741 | 16,968 | 24,000 | 8 |
| 2020s | 17,121 | 17,041 | 17,167 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gibraltar
- 166 Northern Mariana Islands 19,474 compare
- 167 Belize 17,806 compare
- 168 Congo 17,604 compare
- 170 Grenada 16,991 compare
- 171 Seychelles 16,166 compare
- 172 San Marino 16,000 compare
More reference data data for Gibraltar
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 22.9% (2024)
- Share of men and women expected to survive to the age of 65 94.0% (2024)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 0 metric tons (2024)
- Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 89.2% (2024)
- Foreign aid received 43,530 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 43,530 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 43,530 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received by income group 43,530 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received per capita 1.57 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Land area in square kilometres 10 sq. km (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Gibraltar?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Gibraltar was 17,155 in 2022, 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 Gibraltar?
- The highest recorded value was 25,354 in 2004.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Gibraltar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,960 in 1960.
- How does Gibraltar rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Gibraltar ranks 169th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Gibraltar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gibraltar 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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