Individuals using the Internet in Bahrain

Bahrain: Individuals using the Internet was 100.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
100.0%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
1st
of 208 countries
All-time high
100.0%
in 2021
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
31
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Bahrain, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0 % of population1995: 0.346 % of population1996: 0.843 % of population1997: 1.6 % of population1998: 3.2 % of population1999: 4.7 % of population2000: 6.2 % of population2001: 15 % of population2002: 18.1 % of population2003: 21.6 % of population2004: 21.5 % of population2005: 21.3 % of population2006: 28.2 % of population2007: 32.9 % of population2008: 52 % of population2009: 53 % of population2010: 55 % of population2011: 77 % of population2012: 88 % of population2013: 90 % of population2014: 90.5 % of population2015: 93.5 % of population2016: 98 % of population2017: 95.9 % of population2018: 98.6 % of population2019: 99.7 % of population2020: 99.7 % of population2021: 100 % of population2022: 100 % of population2023: 100 % of population2024: 100 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Bahrain stood at 100.0%. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.

That represents a change of up 10.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Bahrain peaked at 100.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Bahrain 1st out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.8% 0.0% 4.7% 6
2000s 27.0% 6.2% 53.0% 10
2010s 88.6% 55.0% 99.7% 10
2020s 99.9% 99.7% 100.0% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Bahrain?
Individuals using the internet in Bahrain was 100.0% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Bahrain?
The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Bahrain?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Bahrain rank for individuals using the internet?
Bahrain ranks 1st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Bahrain?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahrain 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.