Individuals using the Internet in Uganda

Uganda: Individuals using the Internet was 8.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.9%
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
205th
of 208 countries
All-time high
11.7%
in 2019
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
31
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Uganda, 1990–2024

02.557.51012.51990200720241990: 0 % of population1995: 0.003 % of population1996: 0.005 % of population1997: 0.01 % of population1998: 0.065 % of population1999: 0.106 % of population2000: 0.164 % of population2001: 0.238 % of population2002: 0.384 % of population2003: 0.465 % of population2004: 0.72 % of population2005: 1.7 % of population2006: 2.5 % of population2007: 3.7 % of population2008: 3.9 % of population2009: 4.1 % of population2010: 4.3 % of population2011: 4.6 % of population2012: 4.8 % of population2013: 5.1 % of population2014: 5.4 % of population2015: 5.7 % of population2016: 5.9 % of population2017: 7.4 % of population2018: 9.3 % of population2019: 11.7 % of population2020: 7.4 % of population2021: 10 % of population2022: 9.6 % of population2023: 9.3 % of population2024: 8.9 % 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 Uganda is 8.9%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 65.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Uganda peaked at 11.7% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Uganda 205th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, 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% 0.1% 6
2000s 1.8% 0.2% 4.1% 10
2010s 6.4% 4.3% 11.7% 10
2020s 9.1% 7.4% 10.0% 5

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 202 Eritrea 14.3% compare
  2. 203 Central African Republic 13.8% compare
  3. 204 Chad 12.6% compare
  4. 206 Burundi 8.6% compare
  5. 207 South Sudan 6.7% compare
  6. 208 North Korea 0.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Uganda?
Individuals using the internet in Uganda was 8.9% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 11.7% in 2019.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Uganda rank for individuals using the internet?
Uganda ranks 205th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 65.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda 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.