Adoption of communication technologies in Peru
Peru: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.40 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Peru, 1965–2024
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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 83,000 | — |
| 1966 | 83,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 83,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 83,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 83,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 140,000 | +68.7% |
| 1971 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 239,000 | +70.7% |
| 1976 | 254,000 | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 267,300 | +5.2% |
| 1978 | 279,800 | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 287,000 | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 302,815 | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 321,651 | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 331,497 | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 361,620 | +9.1% |
| 1984 | 384,281 | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 412,819 | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 445,317 | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 454,100 | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 489,400 | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 530,674 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 564,504 | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 539,914 | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 613,711 | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 673,021 | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 772,390 | +14.8% |
| 1995 | 1.11 million | +43.6% |
| 1996 | 1.44 million | +29.4% |
| 1997 | 1.65 million | +14.7% |
| 1998 | 1.56 million | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 1.69 million | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 1.72 million | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 1.57 million | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 1.66 million | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 1.84 million | +11.0% |
| 2004 | 2.19 million | +19.3% |
| 2005 | 2.40 million | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 2.56 million | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 2.84 million | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 3.08 million | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 3.55 million | +15.4% |
| 2010 | 3.16 million | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 3.25 million | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 3.42 million | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 3.21 million | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 3.03 million | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 2.91 million | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 3.07 million | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 3.08 million | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 2.89 million | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 2.47 million | -14.6% |
| 2020 | 2.21 million | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 2.14 million | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 1.80 million | -15.8% |
| 2023 | 1.50 million | -16.3% |
| 2024 | 1.40 million | -7.2% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 1.40 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 734,874, 1.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Peru's 1.40 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 271,283, 5.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adoption of communication technologies in Peru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +70.7% | 140,000 | 239,000 |
| 1970 | +68.7% | 83,000 | 140,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Peru
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 35.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.07 (2050)
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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