Egypt, Arab Rep.—Internet Users (%)
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #115 of 191Updated July 2026
Latest Value
72.7%
2023
YoY Change
+0.7%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#115
of 191 countries
Maximum
72.7%
2023
Minimum
0.6%
2000
CAGR
+22.8%
24 years
Last
72.7%
Previous
72.2%
Highest
72.7%
Lowest
0.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Egypt, Arab Rep.'s internet users (%) was 72.7% in 2023, ranking #115 out of 191 countries. This represents a +0.7% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 72.7% (2023) and the lowest was 0.6% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72.7% | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 72.2% | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 72.1% | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 71.9% | +25.5% |
| 2019 | 57.3% | +22.1% |
| 2018 | 46.9% | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 45.0% | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 41.2% | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 37.8% | +11.6% |
| 2014 | 33.9% | +15.3% |
| 2013 | 29.4% | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 26.4% | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 25.6% | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 21.6% | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 20.0% | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 18.0% | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 16.0% | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 13.7% | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 12.8% | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 11.9% | +195.2% |
| 2003 | 4.0% | +48.5% |
| 2002 | 2.7% | +224.2% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | +30.8% |
| 2000 | 0.6% |
Top Countries — Internet Users (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 5 | Denmark | 99.8% | 2024 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 99.1% | 2025 |
| 7 | Monaco | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 8 | Norway | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 9 | Liechtenstein | 98.3% | 2024 |
| 10 | Iceland | 98.2% | 2024 |
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/.