Individuals using the Internet in East Timor

East Timor: Individuals using the Internet was 35.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
35.0%
Change on year
up 9.5%
World rank
174th
of 208 countries
All-time high
35.0%
in 2021
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
19
1990–2021

Individuals using the Internet in East Timor, 1990–2021

0102030401990200520211990: 0 % of population2002: 0 % of population2005: 0.099 % of population2006: 0.5 % of population2007: 1 % of population2008: 1.5 % of population2009: 2 % of population2010: 3 % of population2011: 4 % of population2012: 7 % of population2013: 11 % of population2014: 17.5 % of population2015: 18.6 % of population2016: 21.2 % of population2017: 24.2 % of population2018: 27.6 % of population2019: 28 % of population2020: 32 % of population2021: 35 % 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 East Timor is 35.0%, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 776.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in East Timor peaked at 35.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places East Timor 174th out of 208 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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% 0.0% 1
2000s 0.8% 0.0% 2.0% 6
2010s 16.2% 3.0% 28.0% 10
2020s 33.5% 32.0% 35.0% 2

Countries ranked near East Timor

  1. 171 Togo 39.5% compare
  2. 172 Mali 36.8% compare
  3. 173 Tuvalu 35.2% compare
  4. 175 Kenya 35.0% compare
  5. 176 Benin 34.0% compare
  6. 177 Syria 33.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in East Timor?
Individuals using the internet in East Timor was 35.0% in 2021, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in East Timor?
The highest recorded value was 35.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in East Timor?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does East Timor rank for individuals using the internet?
East Timor ranks 174th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in East Timor?
Over the last ten years it is up 776.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this East Timor 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.