Individuals using the Internet in Burundi

Burundi: Individuals using the Internet was 8.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.6%
Change on year
up 19.9%
World rank
206th
of 208 countries
All-time high
8.6%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Burundi, 1990–2024

024681990200720241990: 0 % of population1991: 0 % of population1992: 0 % of population1993: 0 % of population1994: 0 % of population1995: 0 % of population1996: 0.001 % of population1997: 0.008 % of population1998: 0.016 % of population1999: 0.039 % of population2000: 0.077 % of population2001: 0.106 % of population2002: 0.118 % of population2003: 0.201 % of population2004: 0.349 % of population2005: 0.542 % of population2006: 0.658 % of population2007: 0.7 % of population2008: 0.81 % of population2009: 0.9 % of population2010: 1 % of population2011: 1.1 % of population2012: 1.2 % of population2013: 1.3 % of population2014: 1 % of population2015: 2 % of population2016: 2.2 % of population2017: 2.7 % of population2018: 4 % of population2019: 6.1 % of population2020: 6.4 % of population2021: 6.8 % of population2022: 7.1 % of population2023: 7.2 % of population2024: 8.6 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals using the internet in Burundi is 8.6%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

The figure is up 19.9% on the previous year and up 724.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Burundi peaked at 8.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Burundi 206th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2000s 0.4% 0.1% 0.9% 10
2010s 2.3% 1.0% 6.1% 10
2020s 7.2% 6.4% 8.6% 5

Countries ranked near Burundi

  1. 204 Chad 12.6% compare
  2. 205 Uganda 8.9% compare
  3. 207 South Sudan 6.7% compare
  4. 208 North Korea 0.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Burundi?
Individuals using the internet in Burundi was 8.6% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 8.6% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Burundi rank for individuals using the internet?
Burundi ranks 206th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 724.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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.