Individuals using the Internet in Syria

Syria: Individuals using the Internet was 33.8% in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
33.8%
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
177th
of 208 countries
All-time high
33.8%
in 2018
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
29
1990–2018

Individuals using the Internet in Syria, 1990–2018

01020301990200420181990: 0 % of population1991: 0 % of population1992: 0 % of population1993: 0 % of population1994: 0 % of population1995: 0 % of population1996: 0 % of population1997: 0.033 % of population1998: 0.064 % of population1999: 0.124 % of population2000: 0.182 % of population2001: 0.354 % of population2002: 2.1 % of population2003: 3.4 % of population2004: 4.3 % of population2005: 5.6 % of population2006: 7.8 % of population2007: 11.5 % of population2008: 14 % of population2009: 17.3 % of population2010: 20.7 % of population2011: 22.5 % of population2012: 24.3 % of population2013: 26.2 % of population2014: 28.1 % of population2015: 30 % of population2016: 31.9 % of population2017: 32.7 % of population2018: 33.8 % 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 Syria is 33.8%, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 141.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Syria peaked at 33.8% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Syria ranks 177th 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 6.7% 0.2% 17.3% 10
2010s 27.8% 20.7% 33.8% 9

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Syria?
Individuals using the internet in Syria was 33.8% in 2018, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 33.8% in 2018.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Syria rank for individuals using the internet?
Syria ranks 177th out of 208 countries with data for 2018.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is up 141.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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.