Adoption of communication technologies in Kuwait
Kuwait: Adoption of communication technologies was 572,621 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Kuwait, 1960–2023
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, adoption of communication technologies in Kuwait stood at 572,621.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Kuwait peaked at 583,463 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3,316, in 1960.
Kuwait ranks 81st 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,158 | 3,316 | 13,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 76,100 | 38,000 | 139,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 223,778 | 157,000 | 310,837 | 10 |
| 1990s | 379,830 | 321,909 | 455,643 | 10 |
| 2000s | 501,372 | 467,067 | 538,219 | 10 |
| 2010s | 520,044 | 480,000 | 583,463 | 10 |
| 2020s | 576,198 | 572,511 | 583,463 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 78 Costa Rica 610,457 compare
- 79 Slovenia 607,443 compare
- 80 Bosnia and Herzegovina 583,045 compare
- 82 New Zealand 564,000 compare
- 83 Myanmar 558,671 compare
- 84 Bulgaria 551,943 compare
More reference data data for Kuwait
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.33 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7222 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0679 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1686 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 151.75 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Kuwait?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Kuwait was 572,621 in 2023, 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 583,463 in 2019.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,316 in 1960.
- How does Kuwait rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Kuwait ranks 81st out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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