Individuals using the Internet in Vanuatu

Vanuatu: Individuals using the Internet was 22.4% in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)
22.4%
Change on year
up 18.9%
World rank
188th
of 208 countries
All-time high
22.4%
in 2015
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
21
1990–2015

Individuals using the Internet in Vanuatu, 1990–2015

051015201990200220151990: 0 % of population1996: 0.057 % of population1997: 0.14 % of population1998: 0.274 % of population1999: 0.538 % of population2000: 2.1 % of population2001: 2.8 % of population2002: 3.5 % of population2003: 3.9 % of population2004: 4.7 % of population2005: 5.1 % of population2006: 5.9 % of population2007: 6.8 % of population2008: 7.3 % of population2009: 7.5 % of population2010: 8 % of population2011: 9.2 % of population2012: 10.6 % of population2013: 11.3 % of population2014: 18.8 % of population2015: 22.4 % of population

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

Analysis

Vanuatu recorded 22.4% for individuals using the internet in 2015. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.9% on the previous year and up 339.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Vanuatu peaked at 22.4% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Vanuatu 188th out of 208 countries with data for 2015, 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 0.2% 0.0% 0.5% 5
2000s 5.0% 2.1% 7.5% 10
2010s 13.4% 8.0% 22.4% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Vanuatu?
Individuals using the internet in Vanuatu was 22.4% in 2015, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Vanuatu?
The highest recorded value was 22.4% in 2015.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Vanuatu?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Vanuatu rank for individuals using the internet?
Vanuatu ranks 188th out of 208 countries with data for 2015.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Vanuatu?
Over the last ten years it is up 339.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vanuatu 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.