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.
Burundi leads with internet users (%) of 8.6%.
Uganda ranks #2 at 8.9%.
Chad ranks #3 at 12.6%.
Central African Republic ranks #4 at 13.8%.
Niger ranks #5 at 15.6%.
Bottom 25 Countries by Internet Users (%)
| # | Country | Internet Users (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Burundi | 8.6% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Uganda | 8.9% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Chad | 12.6% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Central African Republic | 13.8% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Niger | 15.6% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Afghanistan | 16.1% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Zambia | 17.1% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Madagascar | 18.7% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Papua New Guinea | 18.8% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Malawi | 19.0% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 19.7% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Eritrea | 20.0% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Mozambique | 20.5% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Ethiopia | 21.9% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Sierra Leone | 25.1% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 27.9% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Burkina Faso | 28.3% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Solomon Islands | 29.0% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Guinea-Bissau | 29.8% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Tanzania | 31.2% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Rwanda | 31.7% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Liberia | 32.2% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Comoros | 32.5% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Guinea | 33.3% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Benin | 34.0% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest internet users (%) in 2024?
Burundi has the lowest internet users (%) at 8.6% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 191 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.