Adoption of communication technologies in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Adoption of communication technologies was 46,570 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in New Caledonia, 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 New Caledonia stood at 46,570.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in New Caledonia peaked at 88,500 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2,394, in 1960.
That places New Caledonia 152nd 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 | 2,747 | 2,394 | 3,100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 7,596 | 4,700 | 12,160 | 10 |
| 1980s | 18,923 | 13,240 | 26,643 | 10 |
| 1990s | 41,201 | 28,382 | 50,652 | 10 |
| 2000s | 56,270 | 50,709 | 67,426 | 10 |
| 2010s | 75,088 | 46,000 | 88,500 | 7 |
| 2020s | 46,190 | 46,000 | 46,570 | 3 |
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More reference data data for New Caledonia
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.3959 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3994 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4653 °C (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.02 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4155 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 106.96 2010 = 100 (2016)
- Precipitation anomalies 493 millimeters (2025)
- Annual precipitation 1,856 millimeters (2025)
- Share of men and women expected to survive to the age of 65 90.0% (2024)
- Milk production 344 tonnes (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in New Caledonia?
- Adoption of communication technologies in New Caledonia was 46,570 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 New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 88,500 in 2014.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,394 in 1960.
- How does New Caledonia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- New Caledonia ranks 152nd out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Caledonia 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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