Individuals using the Internet in Nepal

Nepal: Individuals using the Internet was 46.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
46.3%
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
162nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
46.3%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Nepal, 1990–2024

010203040501990200720241990: 0 % of population1991: 0 % of population1992: 0 % of population1993: 0 % of population1994: 0 % of population1995: 0.001 % of population1996: 0.005 % of population1997: 0.022 % of population1998: 0.064 % of population1999: 0.147 % of population2000: 0.205 % of population2001: 0.24 % of population2002: 0.313 % of population2003: 0.383 % of population2004: 0.45 % of population2005: 0.827 % of population2006: 1.1 % of population2007: 1.4 % of population2008: 1.7 % of population2009: 2 % of population2010: 7.9 % of population2011: 9 % of population2012: 11.1 % of population2013: 13.3 % of population2014: 15.4 % of population2015: 17.6 % of population2016: 20.7 % of population2017: 24.3 % of population2018: 28.6 % of population2019: 33.3 % of population2020: 37 % of population2021: 41 % of population2022: 45.5 % of population2023: 45.8 % of population2024: 46.3 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Nepal stood at 46.3%. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Nepal peaked at 46.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Nepal ranks 162nd of 208 countries on this measure, 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% 10
2000s 0.9% 0.2% 2.0% 10
2010s 18.1% 7.9% 33.3% 10
2020s 43.1% 37.0% 46.3% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Nepal?
Individuals using the internet in Nepal was 46.3% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 46.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Nepal rank for individuals using the internet?
Nepal ranks 162nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal 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.