Individuals using the Internet in Mozambique

Mozambique: Individuals using the Internet was 20.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
20.5%
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
191st
of 208 countries
All-time high
20.5%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
30
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Mozambique, 1990–2024

051015201990200720241990: 0 % of population1996: 0.003 % of population1997: 0.012 % of population1998: 0.02 % of population1999: 0.056 % of population2000: 0.11 % of population2001: 0.16 % of population2002: 0.26 % of population2003: 0.42 % of population2004: 0.679 % of population2005: 0.854 % of population2006: 0.843 % of population2007: 0.91 % of population2008: 1.6 % of population2009: 2.7 % of population2010: 4.2 % of population2011: 4.6 % of population2012: 5 % of population2013: 5.5 % of population2014: 6 % of population2015: 6.5 % of population2016: 7 % of population2017: 7.8 % of population2018: 10.9 % of population2019: 12.5 % of population2020: 14.3 % of population2021: 16.4 % of population2022: 19 % of population2023: 19.9 % of population2024: 20.5 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Mozambique stood at 20.5%. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 242.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Mozambique peaked at 20.5% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Mozambique 191st 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% 5
2000s 0.8% 0.1% 2.7% 10
2010s 7.0% 4.2% 12.5% 10
2020s 18.0% 14.3% 20.5% 5

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 188 Vanuatu 22.4% compare
  2. 189 Ethiopia 21.9% compare
  3. 190 Samoa 21.2% compare
  4. 192 Democratic Republic of Congo 19.7% compare
  5. 193 Malawi 19.0% compare
  6. 194 Papua New Guinea 18.8% compare

See the full ranking of 240 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Mozambique?
Individuals using the internet in Mozambique was 20.5% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 20.5% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Mozambique rank for individuals using the internet?
Mozambique ranks 191st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is up 242.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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.