Is Burkina Faso's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?

Burkina Faso's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 11.4% from 2023 to 2024.

How does Burkina Faso's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024 was 91.94, so Burkina Faso is below the world average.

Burkina Faso: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

Name: Burkina Faso: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, Burkina Faso's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 28.25.

That's up 11.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 91.94 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.NET.USER.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2006–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 28.25; 2024
Trough: 0.63; 2006
1-year change: +11.4%
5-year change: +204.7%; +25.0% / yr
10-year change: +370.9%; +16.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
2024	28.2527
2023	25.3612
2022	25.3988
2021	18.1522
2020	12.9732
2019	9.2718
2018	8.4989
2017	7.7904
2016	7.1410
2015	6.5457

About Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.

Indicator code: IT.NET.USER.ZS • Category: Technology

Frequently asked questions

What was Burkina Faso's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024?: In 2024, Burkina Faso's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 28.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?: Burkina Faso's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 11.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Burkina Faso's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024 was 91.94, so Burkina Faso is below the world average.
What is Individuals using the Internet (% of population) and how is it measured?: Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.NET.USER.ZS), CC BY 4.0.