Adoption of communication technologies in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Adoption of communication technologies was 2,113 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Tuvalu, 1985–2022
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Tuvalu recorded 2,113 for adoption of communication technologies in 2022. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 45.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Tuvalu peaked at 2,113 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 120, in 1985.
Tuvalu ranks 197th of 212 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 120 | 120 | 120 | 5 |
| 1990s | 375.5 | 120 | 630 | 10 |
| 2000s | 851 | 650 | 1,300 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,672 | 1,200 | 2,000 | 9 |
| 2020s | 2,038 | 2,000 | 2,113 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 194 Madagascar 3,413 compare
- 195 Tonga 3,280 compare
- 196 Vanuatu 3,036 compare
- 198 Central African Republic 2,088 compare
- 199 Marshall Islands 1,947 compare
- 200 Sao Tome and Principe 1,781 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Tuvalu?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Tuvalu was 2,113 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 Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 2,113 in 2022.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 120 in 1985.
- How does Tuvalu rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Tuvalu ranks 197th out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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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