Adoption of communication technologies in Philippines
Philippines: Adoption of communication technologies was 4.42 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Philippines, 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 Philippines stood at 4.42 million.
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and up 43.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Philippines peaked at 4.80 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 83,000, in 1965.
That places Philippines 29th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 83,000 | 83,000 | 83,000 | 5 |
| 1970s | 259,700 | 177,000 | 389,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 509,248 | 420,000 | 591,248 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.45 million | 610,032 | 2.89 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.56 million | 3.06 million | 4.10 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.62 million | 3.09 million | 4.26 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.65 million | 4.42 million | 4.80 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Philippines?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Philippines was 4.42 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 4.80 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,000 in 1965.
- How does Philippines rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Philippines ranks 29th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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