Individuals using the Internet in Rwanda

Rwanda: Individuals using the Internet was 31.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
31.7%
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
181st
of 208 countries
All-time high
31.7%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
29
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Rwanda, 1990–2024

01020301990200720241990: 0 % of population1996: 0.001 % of population1997: 0.002 % of population1998: 0.012 % of population1999: 0.067 % of population2000: 0.063 % of population2001: 0.241 % of population2002: 0.293 % of population2003: 0.357 % of population2004: 0.431 % of population2005: 0.556 % of population2007: 2.1 % of population2008: 4.5 % of population2009: 7.7 % of population2010: 8 % of population2011: 7 % of population2012: 8 % of population2013: 9 % of population2014: 10.6 % of population2015: 12.5 % of population2016: 14.6 % of population2017: 17.2 % of population2018: 19.2 % of population2019: 21.4 % of population2020: 23.8 % of population2021: 24.4 % of population2022: 28 % of population2023: 28.8 % of population2024: 31.7 % 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 Rwanda is 31.7%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.

The figure is up 10.1% on the previous year and up 199.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Rwanda peaked at 31.7% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Rwanda ranks 181st 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% 5
2000s 1.8% 0.1% 7.7% 9
2010s 12.7% 7.0% 21.4% 10
2020s 27.4% 23.8% 31.7% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Rwanda?
Individuals using the internet in Rwanda was 31.7% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 31.7% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Rwanda rank for individuals using the internet?
Rwanda ranks 181st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 199.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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.