Countries with the Lowest Internet Access (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
While much of the world is online, a significant digital divide persists. These 25 countries have the lowest internet access in 2024.
Uganda leads with internet users (%) of 8.9%.
Burundi ranks #2 at 11.1%.
Chad ranks #3 at 13.2%.
Ethiopia ranks #4 at 16.7%.
Burkina Faso ranks #5 at 17.0%.
Bottom 25 Countries by Internet Users (%)
| # | Country | Internet Users (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Uganda | 8.9% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Burundi | 11.1% | 2023 |
| 3 |  Chad | 13.2% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Ethiopia | 16.7% | 2021 |
| 5 |  Burkina Faso | 17.0% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Afghanistan | 17.7% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Malawi | 18.0% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Mozambique | 19.8% | 2023 |
| 9 |  Eritrea | 20.0% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Madagascar | 20.4% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Sierra Leone | 20.6% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Niger | 23.2% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Liberia | 23.5% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Papua New Guinea | 24.1% | 2023 |
| 15 |  Guinea | 26.5% | 2023 |
| 16 |  Pakistan | 27.4% | 2023 |
| 17 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 27.6% | 2022 |
| 18 |  Tanzania | 29.1% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 30.5% | 2023 |
| 20 |  Benin | 32.2% | 2023 |
| 21 |  Guinea-Bissau | 32.5% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Zambia | 33.0% | 2023 |
| 23 |  Timor-Leste | 34.0% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Rwanda | 34.2% | 2023 |
| 25 |  Kenya | 35.0% | 2024 |
Data from 185 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the lowest internet users (%) in 2024?
Uganda has the lowest internet users (%) at 8.9% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 185 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.