Adoption of communication technologies in Seychelles
Seychelles: Adoption of communication technologies was 16,166 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Seychelles, 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 Seychelles stood at 16,166.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.4% on the previous year and down 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Seychelles peaked at 27,912 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 232, in 1965.
That places Seychelles 171st out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 | 232 | 232 | 232 | 5 |
| 1970s | 1,297 | 440 | 2,850 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,538 | 3,500 | 7,610 | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,617 | 8,679 | 19,635 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,878 | 20,621 | 26,078 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,611 | 19,652 | 27,912 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,257 | 16,166 | 19,027 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 168 Congo 17,604 compare
- 169 Gibraltar 17,155 compare
- 170 Grenada 16,991 compare
- 172 San Marino 16,000 compare
- 173 Mauritania 15,997 compare
- 174 Saint Kitts and Nevis 15,602 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Seychelles?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Seychelles was 16,166 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 Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 27,912 in 2011.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 232 in 1965.
- How does Seychelles rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Seychelles ranks 171st out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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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