Individuals using the Internet in Chad

Chad: Individuals using the Internet was 12.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
12.6%
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
204th
of 208 countries
All-time high
12.6%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
29
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Chad, 1990–2024

0510151990200720241990: 0 % of population1997: 0.001 % of population1998: 0.004 % of population1999: 0.012 % of population2000: 0.036 % of population2001: 0.046 % of population2002: 0.166 % of population2003: 0.32 % of population2004: 0.361 % of population2005: 0.399 % of population2006: 0.581 % of population2007: 0.847 % of population2008: 1.2 % of population2009: 1.5 % of population2010: 1.7 % of population2011: 1.9 % of population2012: 2.1 % of population2013: 2.5 % of population2014: 2.9 % of population2015: 3.5 % of population2016: 5.8 % of population2017: 6.4 % of population2018: 7 % of population2019: 7.6 % of population2020: 8.3 % of population2021: 9.7 % of population2022: 11.2 % of population2023: 12 % of population2024: 12.6 % of population

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals using the internet in Chad is 12.6%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.

The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 335.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Chad peaked at 12.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Chad 204th 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% 0.0% 4
2000s 0.5% 0.0% 1.5% 10
2010s 4.1% 1.7% 7.6% 10
2020s 10.8% 8.3% 12.6% 5

Countries ranked near Chad

  1. 201 Niger 15.6% compare
  2. 202 Eritrea 14.3% compare
  3. 203 Central African Republic 13.8% compare
  4. 205 Uganda 8.9% compare
  5. 206 Burundi 8.6% compare
  6. 207 South Sudan 6.7% compare

See the full ranking of 240 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Chad?
Individuals using the internet in Chad was 12.6% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Chad?
The highest recorded value was 12.6% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Chad?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Chad rank for individuals using the internet?
Chad ranks 204th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Chad?
Over the last ten years it is up 335.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chad 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.