Individuals using the Internet in Libya

Libya: Individuals using the Internet was 82.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
82.0%
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
102nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
82.1%
in 2023
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
27
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Libya, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1999: 0.134 % of population2000: 0.187 % of population2001: 0.367 % of population2002: 2.2 % of population2003: 2.8 % of population2004: 3.5 % of population2005: 3.9 % of population2006: 4.3 % of population2007: 4.7 % of population2008: 9 % of population2009: 10.8 % of population2010: 14 % of population2011: 14 % of population2012: 15.2 % of population2013: 16.5 % of population2014: 17.8 % of population2015: 25 % of population2016: 35 % of population2017: 47.5 % of population2018: 47.5 % of population2019: 71.4 % of population2020: 74.4 % of population2021: 77.4 % of population2022: 80.6 % of population2023: 82.1 % of population2024: 82 % 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 Libya is 82.0%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 361.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Libya peaked at 82.1% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Libya 102nd 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% 0.1% 2
2000s 4.2% 0.2% 10.8% 10
2010s 30.4% 14.0% 71.4% 10
2020s 79.3% 74.4% 82.1% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Libya?
Individuals using the internet in Libya was 82.0% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 82.1% in 2023.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Libya rank for individuals using the internet?
Libya ranks 102nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 361.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya 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.