Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Individuals using the Internet

Pakistan
57.3%
in 2024
Sri Lanka
54.6%
in 2024
Pakistan rank
154th
Sri Lanka rank
156th

Individuals using the Internet over time

  • Pakistan
  • Sri Lanka
0204060199020072024

How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 57.3% against 54.6% in Sri Lanka, a difference of 2.7%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sri Lanka ahead.

Pakistan ranks 154th and Sri Lanka ranks 156th of 208 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Pakistan Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
1990s 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% Sri Lanka
2000s 5.5% 2.6% 2.8% Pakistan
2010s 11.3% 16.7% 5.5% Sri Lanka
2020s 38.1% 45.4% 7.3% Sri Lanka

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher individuals using the internet, Pakistan or Sri Lanka?
Pakistan, at 57.3% against 54.6% in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
What is the difference in individuals using the internet between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
2.7%, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
27 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Pakistan and Sri Lanka rank globally for individuals using the internet?
Pakistan ranks 154th and Sri Lanka ranks 156th of 208 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

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.