Individuals using the Internet in Laos

Laos: Individuals using the Internet was 65.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
65.6%
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
142nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
65.6%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
28
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Laos, 1990–2024

02040601990200720241990: 0 % of population1998: 0.01 % of population1999: 0.038 % of population2000: 0.111 % of population2001: 0.182 % of population2002: 0.268 % of population2003: 0.334 % of population2004: 0.361 % of population2005: 0.85 % of population2006: 1.2 % of population2007: 1.6 % of population2008: 3.5 % of population2009: 6 % of population2010: 7 % of population2011: 9 % of population2012: 10.7 % of population2013: 12.5 % of population2014: 14.3 % of population2015: 18.2 % of population2016: 21.9 % of population2017: 25.5 % of population2018: 36.3 % of population2019: 47 % of population2020: 54 % of population2021: 62 % of population2022: 64.5 % of population2023: 64.4 % of population2024: 65.6 % 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 Laos is 65.6%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 360.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Laos peaked at 65.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Laos ranks 142nd 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 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3
2000s 1.4% 0.1% 6.0% 10
2010s 20.2% 7.0% 47.0% 10
2020s 62.1% 54.0% 65.6% 5

Countries ranked near Laos

  1. 139 Philippines 67.3% compare
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  4. 143 Djibouti 65.3% compare
  5. 144 Namibia 64.9% compare
  6. 145 United States Virgin Islands 64.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Laos?
Individuals using the internet in Laos was 65.6% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Laos?
The highest recorded value was 65.6% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Laos?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Laos rank for individuals using the internet?
Laos ranks 142nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Laos?
Over the last ten years it is up 360.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Laos 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.