Individuals using the Internet in Gabon

Gabon: Individuals using the Internet was 68.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
68.7%
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
135th
of 208 countries
All-time high
68.7%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
30
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Gabon, 1990–2024

02040601990200720241990: 0 % of population1996: 0 % of population1997: 0.048 % of population1998: 0.17 % of population1999: 0.249 % of population2000: 1.2 % of population2001: 1.3 % of population2002: 1.9 % of population2003: 2.7 % of population2004: 3 % of population2005: 4.9 % of population2006: 5.5 % of population2007: 5.8 % of population2008: 7.5 % of population2009: 9.5 % of population2010: 13 % of population2011: 18 % of population2012: 24 % of population2013: 30.5 % of population2014: 38.1 % of population2015: 45.8 % of population2016: 48.1 % of population2017: 51.6 % of population2018: 55.4 % of population2019: 59.5 % of population2020: 63.9 % of population2021: 65.8 % of population2022: 67.7 % of population2023: 68.2 % of population2024: 68.7 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Gabon stood at 68.7%. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.

The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 80.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Gabon peaked at 68.7% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Gabon 135th 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% 0.2% 5
2000s 4.3% 1.2% 9.5% 10
2010s 38.4% 13.0% 59.5% 10
2020s 66.9% 63.9% 68.7% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Gabon?
Individuals using the internet in Gabon was 68.7% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 68.7% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Gabon rank for individuals using the internet?
Gabon ranks 135th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is up 80.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gabon 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.