Lesotho: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
In , Lesotho's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 51.80.
That's up 5.7% 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
- 51.80
- Trough
- 2.98
- 1-year change
- +5.7%
- 5-year change
- +22.4%
- +4.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +135.4%
- +8.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Individuals using the Internet (% of population) |
|---|---|
| 51.7966 | |
| 48.9859 | |
| 48.0696 | |
| 45.0567 | |
| 43.6575 | |
| 42.3017 | |
| 40.8000 | |
| 39.0000 | |
| 32.4539 | |
| 25.0000 |
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 Lesotho's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Lesotho's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 51.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lesotho's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?
- Lesotho's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 5.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.NET.USER.ZS), CC BY 4.0.