Individuals using the Internet in Madagascar

Madagascar: Individuals using the Internet was 18.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
18.7%
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
195th
of 208 countries
All-time high
18.7%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
30
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Madagascar, 1990–2024

051015201990200720241990: 0 % of population1996: 0.004 % of population1997: 0.014 % of population1998: 0.063 % of population1999: 0.169 % of population2000: 0.196 % of population2001: 0.223 % of population2002: 0.34 % of population2003: 0.423 % of population2004: 0.525 % of population2005: 0.568 % of population2006: 0.608 % of population2007: 0.65 % of population2008: 1.6 % of population2009: 1.6 % of population2010: 1.7 % of population2011: 1.9 % of population2012: 2.3 % of population2013: 3 % of population2014: 3.7 % of population2015: 4.2 % of population2016: 4.7 % of population2017: 6.4 % of population2018: 7.7 % of population2019: 9.4 % of population2020: 11.4 % of population2021: 13.7 % of population2022: 17.8 % of population2023: 18.2 % of population2024: 18.7 % 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 Madagascar is 18.7%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.

The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 404.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Madagascar peaked at 18.7% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Madagascar 195th 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% 0.2% 5
2000s 0.7% 0.2% 1.6% 10
2010s 4.5% 1.7% 9.4% 10
2020s 16.0% 11.4% 18.7% 5

Countries ranked near Madagascar

  1. 192 Democratic Republic of Congo 19.7% compare
  2. 193 Malawi 19.0% compare
  3. 194 Papua New Guinea 18.8% compare
  4. 196 Sudan 18.6% compare
  5. 197 Turkmenistan 18.0% compare
  6. 198 Yemen 17.5% compare

See the full ranking of 240 places →

More infrastructure data for Madagascar

All data for Madagascar →

Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Madagascar?
Individuals using the internet in Madagascar was 18.7% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 18.7% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Madagascar rank for individuals using the internet?
Madagascar ranks 195th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is up 404.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar 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.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 30 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).

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.