Adoption of communication technologies in Lithuania
Lithuania: Adoption of communication technologies was 201,462 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Lithuania, 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 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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 40,388 | — |
| 1961 | 40,388 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 40,388 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 40,388 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 40,388 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 71,839 | +77.9% |
| 1966 | 71,839 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 71,839 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 71,839 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 71,839 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 143,225 | +99.4% |
| 1971 | 143,225 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 143,225 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 143,225 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 143,225 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 256,284 | +78.9% |
| 1976 | 283,812 | +10.7% |
| 1977 | 311,202 | +9.7% |
| 1978 | 337,573 | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 364,748 | +8.1% |
| 1980 | 393,984 | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 420,316 | +6.7% |
| 1982 | 447,510 | +6.5% |
| 1983 | 476,594 | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 509,508 | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 544,080 | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 593,129 | +9.0% |
| 1987 | 632,393 | +6.6% |
| 1988 | 680,842 | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 734,204 | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 780,965 | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 814,009 | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 832,292 | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 858,450 | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 897,627 | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 940,977 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 992,627 | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 1.05 million | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 1.11 million | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 1.15 million | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 1.19 million | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 1.15 million | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 935,899 | -18.7% |
| 2003 | 824,219 | -11.9% |
| 2004 | 820,039 | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 801,110 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 792,357 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 799,436 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 784,935 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 747,412 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 753,439 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 711,909 | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 675,394 | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 625,990 | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 586,694 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 561,919 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 530,871 | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 486,895 | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 427,066 | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 368,213 | -13.8% |
| 2020 | 322,108 | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 290,711 | -9.7% |
| 2022 | 250,035 | -14.0% |
| 2023 | 223,500 | -10.6% |
| 2024 | 201,462 | -9.9% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 201,462 is below the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 45% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 201,462 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734,202, 27% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Lithuania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +99.4% | 71,839 | 143,225 |
| 1975 | +78.9% | 143,225 | 256,284 |
| 1965 | +77.9% | 40,388 | 71,839 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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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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