Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in Nauru
Nauru: Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 83.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Individuals using the Internet in Nauru, 1990–2024
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 Nauru is 83.0%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 53.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Nauru peaked at 83.2% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
That places Nauru 94th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in Nauru, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 3.0% | — |
| 2011 | 54.0% | +1707.7% |
| 2017 | 62.4% | +15.5% |
| 2019 | 74.7% | +19.8% |
| 2020 | 77.5% | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 80.3% | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 83.2% | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 83.0% | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 83.0% | -0.0% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 83.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 93.1%, 89% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 83.0% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 80.5%, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 63.7% | 54.0% | 74.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 81.4% | 77.5% | 83.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
More infrastructure data for Nauru
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 10,287 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 87.17 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2010)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 0 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.8717 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is individuals using the internet in Nauru?
- Individuals using the internet in Nauru was 83.0% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 83.2% in 2022.
- What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Nauru rank for individuals using the internet?
- Nauru ranks 94th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru 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
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.