Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 3.7% from 2023 to 2024.

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
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In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 19.67.

That's up 3.7% 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: 19.67; 2024
Trough: 0.30; 2006
1-year change: +3.7%
5-year change: +51.0%; +8.6% / yr
10-year change: +555.8%; +20.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
2024	19.6735
2023	18.9679
2022	17.9962
2021	16.1596
2020	14.5105
2019	13.0297
2018	11.7000
2016	10.1000
2015	3.8000
2014	3.0000

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 19.67, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 3.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. 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.