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

The global average for Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2016 was 91.94, so Turkmenistan is below the world average.

Turkmenistan: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

Name: Turkmenistan: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
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In 2016, Turkmenistan's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 17.99.

That's up 20.0% from 2015, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2016 was 91.94 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.NET.USER.ZS) • Data as of 2016

Trend (2006–2016)

Highlights

Peak: 17.99; 2016
Trough: 1.32; 2006
1-year change: +20.0%
5-year change: +259.8%; +29.2% / yr
10-year change: +1,263.3%; +29.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
2016	17.9903
2015	14.9968
2014	12.2000
2013	9.6000
2012	7.1958
2011	5.0000
2010	3.0000
2009	1.9500
2008	1.7500
2007	1.4064

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 Turkmenistan's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2016?: In 2016, Turkmenistan's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 17.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Turkmenistan's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?: Turkmenistan's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 20.0% from 2015 to 2016.
How does Turkmenistan's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2016 was 91.94, so Turkmenistan 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.