Adoption of communication technologies in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Adoption of communication technologies was 2.29 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in United Arab Emirates, 1975–2024
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 United Arab Emirates is 2.29 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2.38 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 25,808, in 1975.
United Arab Emirates ranks 47th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 56,033 | 25,808 | 96,386 | 5 |
| 1980s | 211,733 | 120,591 | 352,730 | 10 |
| 1990s | 662,971 | 396,435 | 975,178 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.26 million | 1.02 million | 1.60 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.10 million | 1.48 million | 2.36 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.29 million | 2.24 million | 2.38 million | 5 |
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More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.54 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7516 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2042 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8201 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.794 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 123.74 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in United Arab Emirates?
- Adoption of communication technologies in United Arab Emirates was 2.29 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 2.38 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,808 in 1975.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 47th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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