Adoption of communication technologies in Jamaica
Jamaica: Adoption of communication technologies was 453,882 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Jamaica, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Jamaica stood at 453,882.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 78.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Jamaica peaked at 511,302 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 19,932, in 1960.
That places Jamaica 92nd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23,116 | 19,932 | 26,300 | 10 |
| 1970s | 43,554 | 35,000 | 53,500 | 10 |
| 1980s | 71,438 | 52,586 | 89,091 | 10 |
| 1990s | 287,640 | 105,285 | 487,325 | 10 |
| 2000s | 397,166 | 302,451 | 511,302 | 10 |
| 2010s | 291,306 | 250,340 | 398,048 | 10 |
| 2020s | 453,860 | 436,249 | 473,617 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Jamaica?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Jamaica was 453,882 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 511,302 in 2001.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,932 in 1960.
- How does Jamaica rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Jamaica ranks 92nd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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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