Individuals using the Internet in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Individuals using the Internet was 13.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.8%
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
203rd
of 208 countries
All-time high
13.8%
in 2023
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
28
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Central African Republic, 1990–2024

0510151990200720241990: 0 % of population1996: 0.006 % of population1997: 0.014 % of population1998: 0.028 % of population1999: 0.041 % of population2000: 0.053 % of population2001: 0.079 % of population2002: 0.129 % of population2003: 0.152 % of population2004: 0.223 % of population2005: 0.268 % of population2006: 0.311 % of population2007: 0.376 % of population2008: 1 % of population2009: 1.8 % of population2010: 2 % of population2011: 2.2 % of population2012: 2.4 % of population2013: 2.5 % of population2014: 2.7 % of population2015: 2.9 % of population2016: 3.1 % of population2017: 4 % of population2018: 5.1 % of population2019: 7.5 % of population2022: 13.8 % of population2023: 13.8 % of population2024: 13.8 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Central African Republic stood at 13.8%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 410.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Central African Republic peaked at 13.8% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Central African Republic ranks 203rd of 208 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Individuals using the Internet in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in Central African Republic, 1990 to 2024.
Year % of population Change
1990 0.0%
1996 0.0%
1997 0.0% +144.4%
1998 0.0% +95.1%
1999 0.0% +46.6%
2000 0.1% +30.5%
2001 0.1% +47.1%
2002 0.1% +63.7%
2003 0.2% +17.9%
2004 0.2% +47.4%
2005 0.3% +20.1%
2006 0.3% +16.0%
2007 0.4% +20.8%
2008 1.0% +166.1%
2009 1.8% +80.0%
2010 2.0% +11.1%
2011 2.2% +10.0%
2012 2.4% +9.1%
2013 2.5% +4.2%
2014 2.7% +8.0%
2015 2.9% +7.4%
2016 3.1% +6.9%
2017 4.0% +29.0%
2018 5.1% +27.5%
2019 7.5% +47.2%
2022 13.8% +83.2%
2023 13.8% +0.6%
2024 13.8% -0.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5
2000s 0.4% 0.1% 1.8% 10
2010s 3.4% 2.0% 7.5% 10
2020s 13.8% 13.8% 13.8% 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Central African Republic?
Individuals using the internet in Central African Republic was 13.8% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 13.8% in 2023.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Central African Republic rank for individuals using the internet?
Central African Republic ranks 203rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 410.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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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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
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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.