Individuals using the Internet in Eritrea

Eritrea: Individuals using the Internet was 14.3% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
14.3%
Change on year
up 27.8%
World rank
202nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
14.3%
in 2020
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
25
1990–2020

Individuals using the Internet in Eritrea, 1990–2020

0510151990200520201990: 0 % of population1993: 0 % of population1994: 0 % of population1995: 0 % of population1996: 0 % of population1997: 0.009 % of population1998: 0.009 % of population1999: 0.025 % of population2000: 0.137 % of population2001: 0.158 % of population2002: 0.227 % of population2007: 0.41 % of population2008: 0.47 % of population2009: 0.54 % of population2010: 0.61 % of population2011: 0.7 % of population2012: 0.8 % of population2013: 0.9 % of population2014: 0.99 % of population2015: 1.1 % of population2016: 1.2 % of population2017: 2.5 % of population2018: 5.3 % of population2019: 11.2 % of population2020: 14.3 % of population

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

Analysis

Eritrea recorded 14.3% for individuals using the internet in 2020. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.8% on the previous year and up 2,252.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Eritrea peaked at 14.3% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Eritrea 202nd out of 208 countries with data for 2020, 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% 8
2000s 0.3% 0.1% 0.5% 6
2010s 2.5% 0.6% 11.2% 10
2020s 14.3% 14.3% 14.3% 1

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 199 Zambia 17.1% compare
  2. 200 Afghanistan 16.1% compare
  3. 201 Niger 15.6% compare
  4. 203 Central African Republic 13.8% compare
  5. 204 Chad 12.6% compare
  6. 205 Uganda 8.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Eritrea?
Individuals using the internet in Eritrea was 14.3% in 2020, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 14.3% in 2020.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Eritrea rank for individuals using the internet?
Eritrea ranks 202nd out of 208 countries with data for 2020.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,252.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eritrea 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.