Sri Lanka—Internet Users (%)
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #145 of 185
Latest Value
51.2%
2023
YoY Change
+6.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#145
of 185 countries
Maximum
51.2%
2023
Minimum
0.6%
2000
CAGR
+20.9%
18 years
Last
51.2%
Previous
48.3%
Highest
51.2%
Lowest
0.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51.2% | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 48.3% | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 44.5% | +22.9% |
| 2020 | 36.2% | +13.1% |
| 2019 | 32.0% | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 28.3% | +12.7% |
| 2017 | 25.1% | +13.1% |
| 2016 | 22.2% | +45.4% |
| 2015 | 15.3% | +45.3% |
| 2014 | 10.5% | +170.6% |
| 2007 | 3.9% | +52.9% |
| 2006 | 2.5% | +41.6% |
| 2005 | 1.8% | +23.9% |
| 2004 | 1.4% | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 1.5% | +38.9% |
| 2002 | 1.1% | +32.3% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | +22.6% |
| 2000 | 0.6% |
Top Countries — Internet Users (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | Iceland | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 5 | Denmark | 99.8% | 2024 |
| 6 | Kuwait | 99.7% | 2023 |
| 7 | Qatar | 99.7% | 2023 |
| 8 | Monaco | 99.1% | 2023 |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 99.0% | 2023 |
| 10 | Norway | 99.0% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
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.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), uri: https://datahub.itu.int/.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →