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Individuals using the Internet in Bhutan

Bhutan: Individuals using the Internet was 91.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
91.3%
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
53rd
of 208 countries
All-time high
91.3%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
27
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Bhutan, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0 % of population1999: 0.138 % of population2000: 0.401 % of population2001: 0.865 % of population2002: 1.7 % of population2003: 2.4 % of population2004: 3.2 % of population2005: 3.8 % of population2006: 4.5 % of population2007: 5.9 % of population2008: 6.5 % of population2009: 7.2 % of population2010: 13.6 % of population2011: 14.4 % of population2012: 15.6 % of population2013: 22.4 % of population2014: 30.3 % of population2015: 39.8 % of population2016: 46.5 % of population2017: 54.3 % of population2018: 63.5 % of population2019: 74.2 % of population2020: 76.9 % of population2021: 85.6 % of population2022: 88.4 % of population2023: 90 % of population2024: 91.3 % of population

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

Analysis

Bhutan recorded 91.3% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 201.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Bhutan peaked at 91.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Bhutan 53rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 2
2000s 3.7% 0.4% 7.2% 10
2010s 37.5% 13.6% 74.2% 10
2020s 86.4% 76.9% 91.3% 5

Countries ranked near Bhutan

  1. 50 Austria 91.9% compare
  2. 51 China 91.6% compare
  3. 52 Romania 91.3% compare
  4. 54 Morocco 91.2% compare
  5. 55 Dominican Republic 91.0% compare
  6. 56 Thailand 90.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Bhutan?
Individuals using the internet in Bhutan was 91.3% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 91.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Bhutan rank for individuals using the internet?
Bhutan ranks 53rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is up 201.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bhutan 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.