Individuals using the Internet in Iraq

Iraq: Individuals using the Internet was 81.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
81.5%
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
104th
of 208 countries
All-time high
81.8%
in 2023
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
25
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Iraq, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population2001: 0.1 % of population2002: 0.5 % of population2003: 0.6 % of population2004: 0.9 % of population2005: 0.9 % of population2006: 0.952 % of population2007: 0.93 % of population2008: 1 % of population2009: 1.1 % of population2010: 2.5 % of population2011: 5 % of population2012: 7.1 % of population2013: 9.2 % of population2014: 11.6 % of population2015: 15.2 % of population2016: 19.9 % of population2017: 26 % of population2018: 33.9 % of population2019: 44.3 % of population2020: 53.7 % of population2021: 65 % of population2022: 78.7 % of population2023: 81.8 % of population2024: 81.5 % of population

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

Analysis

Iraq recorded 81.5% for individuals using the internet in 2024.

That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 599.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Iraq peaked at 81.8% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Iraq 104th 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 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
2000s 0.8% 0.1% 1.1% 9
2010s 17.5% 2.5% 44.3% 10
2020s 72.1% 53.7% 81.8% 5

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  5. 106 Cayman Islands 81.1% compare
  6. 107 Lebanon 80.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Iraq?
Individuals using the internet in Iraq was 81.5% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 81.8% in 2023.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Iraq rank for individuals using the internet?
Iraq ranks 104th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 599.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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.