Adoption of communication technologies in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Adoption of communication technologies was 30,640 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Saint Lucia, 1970–2022
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, adoption of communication technologies in Saint Lucia stood at 30,640.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Saint Lucia peaked at 51,121 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2,100, in 1970.
That places Saint Lucia 159th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,050 | 2,100 | 4,600 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,453 | 4,800 | 12,521 | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,989 | 17,000 | 44,465 | 10 |
| 2000s | 43,857 | 38,561 | 51,121 | 10 |
| 2010s | 33,423 | 15,800 | 37,450 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,934 | 14,944 | 32,218 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Saint Lucia?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Saint Lucia was 30,640 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 Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 51,121 in 2002.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,100 in 1970.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Saint Lucia ranks 159th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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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