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 regions 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
| 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 |
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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 regions 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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