Adoption of communication technologies in Peru

Peru: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.40 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.40 million
Change on year
down 7.2%
World rank
56th
of 212 countries
All-time high
3.55 million
in 2009
All-time low
83,000
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024

Adoption of communication technologies in Peru, 1965–2024

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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 Peru stood at 1.40 million.

The figure is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 53.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Peru peaked at 3.55 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 83,000, in 1965.

That places Peru 56th 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 83,000 83,000 83,000 5
1970s 202,710 140,000 287,000 10
1980s 403,417 302,815 530,674 10
1990s 1.06 million 539,914 1.69 million 10
2000s 2.34 million 1.57 million 3.55 million 10
2010s 3.05 million 2.47 million 3.42 million 10
2020s 1.81 million 1.40 million 2.21 million 5

Countries ranked near Peru

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  5. 58 Laos 1.23 million compare
  6. 59 Ecuador 1.22 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is adoption of communication technologies in Peru?
Adoption of communication technologies in Peru was 1.40 million 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 Peru?
The highest recorded value was 3.55 million in 2009.
What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 83,000 in 1965.
How does Peru rank for adoption of communication technologies?
Peru ranks 56th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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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About this data

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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