Individuals using the Internet in Oman

Oman: Individuals using the Internet was 95.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
95.3%
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
30th
of 208 countries
All-time high
95.3%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
30
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Oman, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0 % of population1996: 0 % of population1997: 0.44 % of population1998: 0.863 % of population1999: 2.5 % of population2000: 3.5 % of population2001: 5.9 % of population2002: 6.9 % of population2003: 7.3 % of population2004: 6.8 % of population2005: 6.7 % of population2006: 8.3 % of population2007: 16.7 % of population2008: 20 % of population2009: 26.8 % of population2010: 35.8 % of population2011: 48 % of population2012: 60 % of population2013: 66.5 % of population2014: 70.2 % of population2015: 73.5 % of population2016: 76.8 % of population2017: 80.2 % of population2018: 85.5 % of population2019: 90.3 % of population2020: 95.2 % of population2021: 95.2 % of population2022: 95.2 % of population2023: 95.3 % of population2024: 95.3 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Oman stood at 95.3%. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Oman peaked at 95.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Oman 30th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.8% 0.0% 2.5% 5
2000s 10.9% 3.5% 26.8% 10
2010s 68.7% 35.8% 90.3% 10
2020s 95.2% 95.2% 95.3% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Oman?
Individuals using the internet in Oman was 95.3% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Oman?
The highest recorded value was 95.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Oman?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Oman rank for individuals using the internet?
Oman ranks 30th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Oman?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Oman 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.