Adoption of communication technologies in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Adoption of communication technologies was 297,734 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago stood at 297,734.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 343,385 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 22,200, in 1965.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 99th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,200 | 22,200 | 22,200 | 5 |
| 1970s | 38,963 | 35,100 | 44,006 | 10 |
| 1980s | 102,222 | 43,174 | 161,110 | 10 |
| 1990s | 213,051 | 164,931 | 278,876 | 10 |
| 2000s | 316,114 | 303,227 | 325,500 | 10 |
| 2010s | 291,546 | 257,445 | 343,385 | 10 |
| 2020s | 320,050 | 297,734 | 341,434 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Trinidad and Tobago was 297,734 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 343,385 in 2019.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,200 in 1965.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 99th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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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