How does Egypt, Arab 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 Egypt, Arab Rep. is below the world average.

Egypt, Arab Rep.: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

Name: Egypt, Arab Rep.: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Creator: World Bank
License: https://datacatalog.worldbank.org/public-licenses#cc-by

In 2024, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 74.65.

That's up 0.9% 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)

2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 74.65; 2024
Trough: 13.66; 2006
1-year change: +0.9%
5-year change: +30.3%; +5.4% / yr
10-year change: +120.2%; +8.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
2024	74.6484
2023	74.0119
2022	72.1981
2021	72.0560
2020	71.9142
2019	57.2829
2018	46.9243
2017	44.9502
2016	41.2481
2015	37.8194

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 Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024?: In 2024, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 74.65, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?: Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Egypt, Arab 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 Egypt, Arab 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.

Download this data: CSV JSON

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