Individuals using the Internet in Tuvalu

Tuvalu: Individuals using the Internet was 35.2% in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
35.2%
Change on year
up 13.5%
World rank
173rd
of 208 countries
All-time high
35.2%
in 2017
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
19
1990–2017

Individuals using the Internet in Tuvalu, 1990–2017

0102030401990200320171990: 0 % of population2000: 5.2 % of population2001: 5.7 % of population2002: 6.3 % of population2003: 6.9 % of population2004: 7.6 % of population2005: 8.3 % of population2006: 9.1 % of population2007: 10 % of population2008: 11.2 % of population2009: 12.8 % of population2010: 14.6 % of population2011: 16.5 % of population2012: 18.7 % of population2013: 21.2 % of population2014: 24.1 % of population2015: 27.3 % of population2016: 31 % of population2017: 35.2 % of population

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

Analysis

Tuvalu recorded 35.2% for individuals using the internet in 2017. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.5% on the previous year and up 252.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Tuvalu peaked at 35.2% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Tuvalu ranks 173rd 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% 0.0% 1
2000s 8.3% 5.2% 12.8% 10
2010s 23.6% 14.6% 35.2% 8

Countries ranked near Tuvalu

  1. 170 Micronesia (country) 39.5% compare
  2. 171 Togo 39.5% compare
  3. 172 Mali 36.8% compare
  4. 174 East Timor 35.0% compare
  5. 175 Kenya 35.0% compare
  6. 176 Benin 34.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Tuvalu?
Individuals using the internet in Tuvalu was 35.2% in 2017, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Tuvalu?
The highest recorded value was 35.2% in 2017.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Tuvalu?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Tuvalu rank for individuals using the internet?
Tuvalu ranks 173rd out of 208 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Tuvalu?
Over the last ten years it is up 252.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tuvalu 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.