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Individuals using the Internet in Egypt

Egypt: Individuals using the Internet was 74.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
74.6%
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
123rd
of 208 countries
All-time high
74.6%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
33
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Egypt, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1993: 0.001 % of population1994: 0.006 % of population1995: 0.031 % of population1996: 0.061 % of population1997: 0.09 % of population1998: 0.148 % of population1999: 0.29 % of population2000: 0.641 % of population2001: 0.839 % of population2002: 2.7 % of population2003: 4 % of population2004: 11.9 % of population2005: 12.8 % of population2006: 13.7 % of population2007: 16 % of population2008: 18 % of population2009: 20 % of population2010: 21.6 % of population2011: 25.6 % of population2012: 26.4 % of population2013: 29.4 % of population2014: 33.9 % of population2015: 37.8 % of population2016: 41.2 % of population2017: 45 % of population2018: 46.9 % of population2019: 57.3 % of population2020: 71.9 % of population2021: 72.1 % of population2022: 72.2 % of population2023: 74 % of population2024: 74.6 % of population

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

Analysis

Egypt recorded 74.6% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.

The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 120.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Egypt peaked at 74.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Egypt ranks 123rd 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 0.1% 0.0% 0.3% 8
2000s 10.1% 0.6% 20.0% 10
2010s 36.5% 21.6% 57.3% 10
2020s 73.0% 71.9% 74.6% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Egypt?
Individuals using the internet in Egypt was 74.6% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 74.6% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Egypt rank for individuals using the internet?
Egypt ranks 123rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is up 120.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Egypt 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.