Proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail) in Ecuador

Ecuador: Proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail) was 18.6% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
18.6%
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
37th
of 39 countries
All-time high
29.8%
in 2018
All-time low
17.4%
in 2023
Years of data
6
2018–2024

Proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail) in Ecuador, 2018–2024

01020302018202120242018: 29.8 %2019: 26.3 %2020: 23.4 %2022: 18.6 %2023: 17.4 %2024: 18.6 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail) in Ecuador is 18.6%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and down 37.6% over ten years.

That places Ecuador 37th out of 39 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail) in Ecuador, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail, messaging service, SMS) with attached files (e.g. document, picture, video), both sexes (%) in Ecuador, 2018 to 2024.
Year % Change
2018 29.8%
2019 26.3% -11.7%
2020 23.4% -11.0%
2022 18.6% -20.5%
2023 17.4% -6.5%
2024 18.6% +6.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 28.1% 26.3% 29.8% 2
2020s 19.5% 17.4% 23.4% 4

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 34 Brazil 31.3% compare
  2. 35 Uzbekistan 24.1% compare
  3. 36 Jamaica 23.6%
  4. 38 Thailand 17.2%
  5. 39 Côte d'Ivoire 12.5% compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail) in Ecuador?
Proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail) in Ecuador was 18.6% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail) recorded in Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 29.8% in 2018.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail) recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 17.4% in 2023.
How does Ecuador rank for proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail)?
Ecuador ranks 37th out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail) rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is down 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ecuador data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail, messaging service, SMS) with attached files (e.g. document, picture, video), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that sent messages (e.g. e-mail, messaging service, SMS) with attached files (e.g. document, picture, video), both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
39 places, 290 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release