Individuals using the Internet in Algeria

Algeria: Individuals using the Internet was 77.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
77.4%
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
114th
of 208 countries
All-time high
77.4%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
32
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Algeria, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1994: 0 % of population1995: 0.002 % of population1996: 0.002 % of population1997: 0.01 % of population1998: 0.02 % of population1999: 0.2 % of population2000: 0.492 % of population2001: 0.646 % of population2002: 1.6 % of population2003: 2.2 % of population2004: 4.6 % of population2005: 5.8 % of population2006: 7.4 % of population2007: 9.5 % of population2008: 10.2 % of population2009: 11.2 % of population2010: 12.5 % of population2011: 14.9 % of population2012: 18.2 % of population2013: 22.5 % of population2014: 29.5 % of population2015: 38.2 % of population2016: 42.9 % of population2017: 47.7 % of population2018: 49 % of population2019: 55.8 % of population2020: 63.5 % of population2021: 72.2 % of population2022: 74.8 % of population2023: 76.2 % of population2024: 77.4 % of population

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

Analysis

Algeria recorded 77.4% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 162.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Algeria peaked at 77.4% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Algeria ranks 114th of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 5.4% 0.5% 11.2% 10
2010s 33.1% 12.5% 55.8% 10
2020s 72.8% 63.5% 77.4% 5

Countries ranked near Algeria

  1. 111 Colombia 79.3% compare
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  3. 113 British Virgin Islands 77.7% compare
  4. 115 Moldova 77.4% compare
  5. 116 Ecuador 77.2% compare
  6. 117 Saint Kitts and Nevis 76.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Algeria?
Individuals using the internet in Algeria was 77.4% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Algeria?
The highest recorded value was 77.4% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Algeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Algeria rank for individuals using the internet?
Algeria ranks 114th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Algeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 162.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Algeria 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.