Individuals using the Internet in Yemen, Republic of

Yemen, Republic of: Individuals using the Internet was 17.5% in 2019. β—† Volatile

Latest (2019)
17.5%
Change on year
down 28.8%
World rank
198th
of 208 countries
All-time high
24.6%
in 2016
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
23
1990–2019

Individuals using the Internet in Yemen, Republic of, 1990–2019

05101520251990200420191990: 0 % of population1996: 0.001 % of population1997: 0.015 % of population1998: 0.023 % of population1999: 0.057 % of population2000: 0.083 % of population2001: 0.091 % of population2002: 0.519 % of population2003: 0.605 % of population2004: 0.881 % of population2005: 1 % of population2006: 1.2 % of population2007: 5 % of population2008: 6.9 % of population2009: 10 % of population2010: 12.3 % of population2011: 14.9 % of population2012: 17.4 % of population2013: 20 % of population2014: 22.6 % of population2015: 24.1 % of population2016: 24.6 % of population2019: 17.5 % of population

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

Analysis

Yemen, Republic of recorded 17.5% for individuals using the internet in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.8% on the previous year and up 75.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Yemen, Republic of peaked at 24.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Yemen, Republic of ranks 198th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 5
2000s 2.6% 0.1% 10.0% 10
2010s 19.2% 12.3% 24.6% 8

Countries ranked near Yemen, Republic of

  1. 195 Madagascar, Republic of 18.7% compare
  2. 196 Sudan 18.6% compare
  3. 197 Turkmenistan 18.0% compare
  4. 199 Zambia 17.1% compare
  5. 200 Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of 16.1% compare
  6. 201 Niger 15.6% compare

See the full ranking of 240 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Yemen, Republic of?
Individuals using the internet in Yemen, Republic of was 17.5% in 2019, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Yemen, Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 24.6% in 2016.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Yemen, Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Yemen, Republic of rank for individuals using the internet?
Yemen, Republic of ranks 198th out of 208 countries with data for 2019.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Yemen, Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 75.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Yemen, Republic of 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.