Adoption of communication technologies in Tunisia
Tunisia: Adoption of communication technologies was 1.96 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.96 million
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
50th
of 212 countries
All-time high
1.96 million
in 2024
All-time low
26,218
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Adoption of communication technologies in Tunisia, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adoption of communication technologies in Tunisia is 1.96 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 106.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Tunisia peaked at 1.96 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26,218, in 1960.
That places Tunisia 50th 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.
Adoption of communication technologies in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 26,218 | — |
| 1961 | 26,218 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 26,218 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 26,218 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 26,218 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 33,000 | +25.9% |
| 1966 | 33,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 33,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 33,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 33,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 46,000 | +39.4% |
| 1971 | 46,000 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 46,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 46,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 46,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 65,000 | +41.3% |
| 1976 | 71,300 | +9.7% |
| 1977 | 78,600 | +10.2% |
| 1978 | 87,200 | +10.9% |
| 1979 | 100,000 | +14.7% |
| 1980 | 112,000 | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 121,440 | +8.4% |
| 1982 | 138,560 | +14.1% |
| 1983 | 152,014 | +9.7% |
| 1984 | 168,800 | +11.0% |
| 1985 | 189,337 | +12.2% |
| 1986 | 216,661 | +14.4% |
| 1987 | 227,663 | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 248,885 | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 277,490 | +11.5% |
| 1990 | 302,836 | +9.1% |
| 1991 | 331,947 | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 374,848 | +12.9% |
| 1993 | 421,362 | +12.4% |
| 1994 | 474,253 | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 521,742 | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 584,226 | +12.0% |
| 1997 | 654,242 | +12.0% |
| 1998 | 752,180 | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 850,381 | +13.1% |
| 2000 | 955,131 | +12.3% |
| 2001 | 1.06 million | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 1.15 million | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 1.16 million | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 1.20 million | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 1.26 million | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 1.27 million | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 1.27 million | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 1.24 million | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 1.28 million | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 1.29 million | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 1.22 million | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 1.10 million | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 1.02 million | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 949,395 | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 943,642 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 974,129 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 1.11 million | +14.3% |
| 2018 | 1.30 million | +17.0% |
| 2019 | 1.45 million | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 1.53 million | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 1.66 million | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 1.79 million | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 1.86 million | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 1.96 million | +5.2% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1.96 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 102,714, 19.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1.96 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.22 million, 1.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29,609 | 26,218 | 33,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 63,210 | 46,000 | 100,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 185,285 | 112,000 | 277,490 | 10 |
| 1990s | 526,802 | 302,836 | 850,381 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.18 million | 955,131 | 1.28 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.14 million | 943,642 | 1.45 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.76 million | 1.53 million | 1.96 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More reference data data for Tunisia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.148 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1317 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4961 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7169 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Tunisia?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Tunisia was 1.96 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.96 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,218 in 1960.
- How does Tunisia rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Tunisia ranks 50th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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