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Individuals using the Internet in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Individuals using the Internet was 41.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
41.6%
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
166th
of 208 countries
All-time high
41.6%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
32
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Zimbabwe, 1990–2024

0102030401990200720241990: 0 % of population1994: 0.002 % of population1995: 0.008 % of population1996: 0.017 % of population1997: 0.033 % of population1998: 0.082 % of population1999: 0.162 % of population2000: 0.401 % of population2001: 0.8 % of population2002: 1.1 % of population2003: 1.8 % of population2004: 2.1 % of population2005: 2.4 % of population2006: 2.4 % of population2007: 3 % of population2008: 3.5 % of population2009: 4 % of population2010: 6.4 % of population2011: 8.4 % of population2012: 12 % of population2013: 15.5 % of population2014: 16.4 % of population2015: 22.7 % of population2016: 23.1 % of population2017: 24.4 % of population2018: 25 % of population2019: 26.6 % of population2020: 29.3 % of population2021: 32.6 % of population2022: 36.3 % of population2023: 38.7 % of population2024: 41.6 % of population

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

Analysis

Zimbabwe recorded 41.6% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.

The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 154.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Zimbabwe peaked at 41.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Zimbabwe 166th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, 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% 0.2% 7
2000s 2.2% 0.4% 4.0% 10
2010s 18.1% 6.4% 26.6% 10
2020s 35.7% 29.3% 41.6% 5

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

  1. 163 Cameroon 46.3% compare
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  3. 165 Myanmar 45.4% compare
  4. 167 Cote d'Ivoire 41.4% compare
  5. 168 Nigeria 41.2% compare
  6. 169 Angola 40.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Zimbabwe?
Individuals using the internet in Zimbabwe was 41.6% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 41.6% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Zimbabwe rank for individuals using the internet?
Zimbabwe ranks 166th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is up 154.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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.