Individuals using the Internet in Sudan

Sudan: Individuals using the Internet was 18.6% in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
18.6%
Change on year
up 31.9%
World rank
196th
of 208 countries
All-time high
18.6%
in 2017
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
16
1990–2017

Individuals using the Internet in Sudan, 1990–2017

051015201990200320171990: 0 % of population1994: 0 % of population1995: 0 % of population1996: 0 % of population1997: 0.001 % of population1998: 0.005 % of population1999: 0.009 % of population2000: 0.026 % of population2001: 0.14 % of population2002: 0.439 % of population2003: 0.538 % of population2004: 0.792 % of population2007: 8.7 % of population2015: 12 % of population2016: 14.1 % of population2017: 18.6 % of population

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

Analysis

Sudan recorded 18.6% for individuals using the internet in 2017. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

That represents a change of up 31.9% on the previous year and up 114.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Sudan peaked at 18.6% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Sudan 196th out of 208 countries with data for 2017, 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% 7
2000s 1.8% 0.0% 8.7% 6
2010s 14.9% 12.0% 18.6% 3

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  5. 198 Yemen 17.5% compare
  6. 199 Zambia 17.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Sudan?
Individuals using the internet in Sudan was 18.6% in 2017, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 18.6% in 2017.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Sudan rank for individuals using the internet?
Sudan ranks 196th out of 208 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 114.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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.