Individuals using the Internet in South Sudan

South Sudan: Individuals using the Internet was 6.7% in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
6.7%
Change on year
up 39.0%
World rank
207th
of 208 countries
All-time high
6.7%
in 2019
All-time low
1.5%
in 2012
Years of data
8
2012–2019

Individuals using the Internet in South Sudan, 2012–2019

2462012201520192012: 1.5 % of population2013: 2.2 % of population2014: 2.6 % of population2015: 3 % of population2016: 3.5 % of population2017: 4.1 % of population2018: 4.8 % of population2019: 6.7 % 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 South Sudan is 6.7%, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.0% on the previous year and up 344.7% over ten years.

South Sudan ranks 207th of 208 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Individuals using the Internet in South Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in South Sudan, 2012 to 2019.
Year % of population Change
2012 1.5%
2013 2.2% +46.7%
2014 2.6% +18.2%
2015 3.0% +15.4%
2016 3.5% +16.7%
2017 4.1% +17.1%
2018 4.8% +17.1%
2019 6.7% +39.0%

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 204 Chad 12.6% compare
  2. 205 Uganda 8.9% compare
  3. 206 Burundi 8.6% compare
  4. 208 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 0.0%

See the full ranking of 240 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in South Sudan?
Individuals using the internet in South Sudan was 6.7% in 2019, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 2019.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 2012.
How does South Sudan rank for individuals using the internet?
South Sudan ranks 207th out of 208 countries with data for 2019.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 344.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Sudan 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.