Kiribati—Internet Users (%)
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #62 of 191Updated June 2026
Latest Value
88.0%
2023
YoY Change
+122.4%
2019 → 2023
Global Rank
#62
of 191 countries
Maximum
88.0%
2023
Minimum
1.8%
2000
CAGR
+18.5%
21 years
Last
88.0%
Previous
39.6%
Highest
88.0%
Lowest
1.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Kiribati's internet users (%) was 88.0% in 2023, ranking #62 out of 191 countries. This represents a +122.4% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 88.0% (2023) and the lowest was 1.8% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88.0% | +122.4% |
| 2019 | 39.6% | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 33.0% | +30.3% |
| 2017 | 25.3% | +30.3% |
| 2016 | 19.4% | +30.3% |
| 2015 | 14.9% | +21.6% |
| 2014 | 12.3% | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 11.5% | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 10.7% | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 10.0% | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 9.1% | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 9.0% | +28.1% |
| 2008 | 7.0% | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 6.0% | +33.3% |
| 2006 | 4.5% | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 4.0% | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 3.5% | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 3.0% | +20.0% |
| 2002 | 2.5% | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 2.3% | +30.9% |
| 2000 | 1.8% |
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/.