Individuals using the Internet in Samoa

Samoa: Individuals using the Internet was 21.2% in 2014. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2014)
21.2%
Change on year
up 38.6%
World rank
190th
of 208 countries
All-time high
21.2%
in 2014
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
19
1990–2014

Individuals using the Internet in Samoa, 1990–2014

051015201990200220141990: 0 % of population1997: 0.175 % of population1998: 0.23 % of population1999: 0.285 % of population2000: 0.566 % of population2001: 1.7 % of population2002: 2.2 % of population2003: 2.8 % of population2004: 3.1 % of population2005: 3.4 % of population2006: 4.5 % of population2007: 4.8 % of population2008: 5 % of population2009: 6 % of population2010: 7 % of population2011: 11 % of population2012: 12.9 % of population2013: 15.3 % of population2014: 21.2 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2014, individuals using the internet in Samoa stood at 21.2%. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

The figure is up 38.6% on the previous year and up 589.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Samoa peaked at 21.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Samoa ranks 190th 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 0.2% 0.0% 0.3% 4
2000s 3.4% 0.6% 6.0% 10
2010s 13.5% 7.0% 21.2% 5

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  5. 192 Democratic Republic of Congo 19.7% compare
  6. 193 Malawi 19.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Samoa?
Individuals using the internet in Samoa was 21.2% in 2014, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Samoa?
The highest recorded value was 21.2% in 2014.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Samoa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Samoa rank for individuals using the internet?
Samoa ranks 190th out of 208 countries with data for 2014.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Samoa?
Over the last ten years it is up 589.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Samoa 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.