Adoption of communication technologies in Lithuania

Lithuania: Adoption of communication technologies was 201,462 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
201,462
Change on year
down 9.9%
World rank
115th
of 212 countries
All-time high
1.19 million
in 2000
All-time low
40,388
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Lithuania, 1960–2024

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Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, adoption of communication technologies in Lithuania stood at 201,462.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.9% on the previous year and down 65.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Lithuania peaked at 1.19 million in 2000 and was at its lowest, 40,388, in 1960.

That places Lithuania 115th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 56,114 40,388 71,839 10
1970s 226,974 143,225 364,748 10
1980s 543,256 393,984 734,204 10
1990s 943,677 780,965 1.15 million 10
2000s 884,474 747,412 1.19 million 10
2010s 572,839 368,213 753,439 10
2020s 257,563 201,462 322,108 5

Countries ranked near Lithuania

  1. 112 Estonia 227,420 compare
  2. 113 Paraguay 205,511 compare
  3. 114 Latvia 204,756 compare
  4. 116 Uganda 195,975 compare
  5. 117 Montenegro 192,212 compare
  6. 118 Afghanistan 181,963 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Lithuania?
Adoption of communication technologies in Lithuania was 201,462 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 Lithuania?
The highest recorded value was 1.19 million in 2000.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Lithuania?
The lowest recorded value was 40,388 in 1960.
How does Lithuania rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Lithuania ranks 115th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Lithuania?
Over the last ten years it is down 65.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lithuania 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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Indicator
Adoption of communication technologies
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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