Individuals using the Internet in Myanmar

Myanmar: Individuals using the Internet was 45.4% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
45.4%
Change on year
up 24.4%
World rank
165th
of 208 countries
All-time high
45.4%
in 2020
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
22
1990–2020

Individuals using the Internet in Myanmar, 1990–2020

010203040501990200520201990: 0 % of population1999: 0 % of population2001: 0 % of population2002: 0 % of population2003: 0.024 % of population2004: 0.024 % of population2005: 0.065 % of population2006: 0.182 % of population2007: 0.217 % of population2008: 0.22 % of population2009: 0.22 % of population2010: 0.25 % of population2011: 0.98 % of population2012: 1.4 % of population2013: 1.8 % of population2014: 7.4 % of population2015: 10.9 % of population2016: 16 % of population2017: 23.6 % of population2018: 29.4 % of population2019: 36.5 % of population2020: 45.4 % 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 Myanmar is 45.4%, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.

The figure is up 24.4% on the previous year and up 18,079.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Myanmar peaked at 45.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Myanmar 165th out of 208 countries with data for 2020, 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% 2
2000s 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% 9
2010s 12.8% 0.2% 36.5% 10
2020s 45.4% 45.4% 45.4% 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Myanmar?
Individuals using the internet in Myanmar was 45.4% in 2020, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 45.4% in 2020.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Myanmar rank for individuals using the internet?
Myanmar ranks 165th out of 208 countries with data for 2020.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is up 18,079.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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.