Individuals using the Internet in Kenya

Kenya: Individuals using the Internet was 35.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
35.0%
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
175th
of 208 countries
All-time high
35.0%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
31
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Kenya, 1990–2024

01020301990200720241990: 0 % of population1995: 0.001 % of population1996: 0.009 % of population1997: 0.034 % of population1998: 0.05 % of population1999: 0.114 % of population2000: 0.318 % of population2001: 0.62 % of population2002: 1.2 % of population2003: 2.9 % of population2004: 3 % of population2005: 3.1 % of population2006: 3.6 % of population2007: 4.4 % of population2008: 5.2 % of population2009: 6.1 % of population2010: 7.2 % of population2011: 8.8 % of population2012: 10.5 % of population2013: 13 % of population2014: 16.5 % of population2015: 16.6 % of population2016: 16.6 % of population2017: 17.8 % of population2018: 19.5 % of population2019: 22.7 % of population2020: 24.7 % of population2021: 27 % of population2022: 29.4 % of population2023: 32.1 % of population2024: 35 % 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 Kenya is 35.0%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.

That represents a change of up 9.1% on the previous year and up 112.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Kenya peaked at 35.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Kenya 175th 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% 0.1% 6
2000s 3.1% 0.3% 6.1% 10
2010s 14.9% 7.2% 22.7% 10
2020s 29.6% 24.7% 35.0% 5

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  4. 176 Benin 34.0% compare
  5. 177 Syria 33.8% compare
  6. 178 Guinea 33.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Kenya?
Individuals using the internet in Kenya was 35.0% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 35.0% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Kenya rank for individuals using the internet?
Kenya ranks 175th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 112.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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.