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Individuals using the Internet in Senegal

Senegal: Individuals using the Internet was 60.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
60.1%
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
150th
of 208 countries
All-time high
60.1%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
31
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Senegal, 1990–2024

02040601990200720241990: 0 % of population1995: 0.001 % of population1996: 0.011 % of population1997: 0.027 % of population1998: 0.08 % of population1999: 0.311 % of population2000: 0.404 % of population2001: 0.984 % of population2002: 1 % of population2003: 2.1 % of population2004: 4.4 % of population2005: 4.8 % of population2006: 5.6 % of population2007: 6.9 % of population2008: 7.1 % of population2009: 7.5 % of population2010: 8 % of population2011: 9.8 % of population2012: 10.8 % of population2013: 13.1 % of population2014: 17.7 % of population2015: 21.7 % of population2016: 25.7 % of population2017: 29.6 % of population2018: 35.3 % of population2019: 43.4 % of population2020: 53.3 % of population2021: 55 % of population2022: 56.8 % of population2023: 59.2 % of population2024: 60.1 % of population

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

Analysis

Senegal recorded 60.1% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.

The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 239.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Senegal peaked at 60.1% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Senegal 150th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.1% 0.0% 0.3% 6
2000s 4.1% 0.4% 7.5% 10
2010s 21.5% 8.0% 43.4% 10
2020s 56.9% 53.3% 60.1% 5

Countries ranked near Senegal

  1. 147 Equatorial Guinea 63.3% compare
  2. 148 Nicaragua 61.4% compare
  3. 149 Guatemala 60.2% compare
  4. 151 Sao Tome and Principe 59.1% compare
  5. 152 Honduras 58.6% compare
  6. 153 Botswana 57.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Senegal?
Individuals using the internet in Senegal was 60.1% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 60.1% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Senegal rank for individuals using the internet?
Senegal ranks 150th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is up 239.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal 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.