Adoption of communication technologies in Malta
Malta: Adoption of communication technologies was 255,500 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Malta, 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 Malta stood at 255,500.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Malta peaked at 260,095 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9,268, in 1960.
That places Malta 107th 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,268 | — |
| 1961 | 9,268 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 9,268 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 9,268 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 9,268 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 14,399 | +55.4% |
| 1966 | 14,399 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 14,399 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 14,399 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 14,399 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 22,315 | +55.0% |
| 1971 | 22,315 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 22,315 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 22,315 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 22,315 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 28,548 | +27.9% |
| 1976 | 33,829 | +18.5% |
| 1977 | 38,708 | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 42,612 | +10.1% |
| 1979 | 46,496 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 51,142 | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 57,661 | +12.7% |
| 1982 | 65,600 | +13.8% |
| 1983 | 76,992 | +17.4% |
| 1984 | 79,931 | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 84,665 | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 97,523 | +15.2% |
| 1987 | 110,386 | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 116,672 | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 122,043 | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 128,249 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 138,787 | +8.2% |
| 1992 | 150,448 | +8.4% |
| 1993 | 157,519 | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 162,889 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 170,717 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 180,608 | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 186,993 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 191,548 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 197,764 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 204,193 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 207,745 | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 207,269 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 208,271 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 206,529 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 202,116 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 208,361 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 230,433 | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 241,115 | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 246,890 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 247,635 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 232,203 | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 229,740 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 231,331 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 230,361 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 230,226 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 234,368 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 240,280 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 255,437 | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 255,627 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 257,889 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 258,012 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 259,120 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 260,095 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 255,500 | -1.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 255,500 is below the median for high income countries, which is 445,236, 57% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Malta's 255,500 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.22 million, 21% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Malta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +55.4% | 9,268 | 14,399 |
| 1970 | +55.0% | 14,399 | 22,315 |
| 1975 | +27.9% | 22,315 | 28,548 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,834 | 9,268 | 14,399 | 10 |
| 1970s | 30,177 | 22,315 | 46,496 | 10 |
| 1980s | 86,262 | 51,142 | 122,043 | 10 |
| 1990s | 166,552 | 128,249 | 197,764 | 10 |
| 2000s | 216,292 | 202,116 | 246,890 | 10 |
| 2010s | 238,721 | 229,740 | 255,627 | 10 |
| 2020s | 258,123 | 255,500 | 260,095 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More reference data data for Malta
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0404 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0227 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0192 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0043 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Malta?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Malta was 255,500 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 260,095 in 2023.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,268 in 1960.
- How does Malta rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Malta ranks 107th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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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