Adoption of communication technologies in Libya
Libya: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.22 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Libya, 1960–2022
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, adoption of communication technologies in Libya stood at 1.22 million.
The figure is down 22.7% on the previous year and up 49.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Libya peaked at 1.58 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 8,427, in 1960.
That places Libya 60th out of 212 countries with data for 2022, 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 | 8,427 | 8,427 | 8,427 | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,427 | 8,427 | 8,427 | 4 |
| 1980s | 145,217 | 89,300 | 215,850 | 9 |
| 1990s | 334,078 | 220,000 | 550,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 824,848 | 605,000 | 1.06 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.15 million | 789,000 | 1.58 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.46 million | 1.22 million | 1.58 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More reference data data for Libya
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1917 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4458 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.51 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0933 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.15 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 289.41 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 Libya?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Libya was 1.22 million 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,427 in 1960.
- How does Libya rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Libya ranks 60th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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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