Pakistan—Internet Users (%)
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #146 of 191Updated July 2026
Latest Value
27.4%
2023
YoY Change
+13.1%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#146
of 191 countries
Maximum
27.4%
2023
Minimum
1.3%
2001
CAGR
+14.8%
23 years
Last
27.4%
Previous
24.2%
Highest
27.4%
Lowest
1.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Pakistan's internet users (%) was 27.4% in 2023, ranking #146 out of 191 countries. This represents a +13.1% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 27.4% (2023) and the lowest was 1.3% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27.4% | +13.1% |
| 2022 | 24.2% | +13.1% |
| 2021 | 21.4% | +13.1% |
| 2020 | 18.9% | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 17.1% | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 15.3% | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 13.8% | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 12.4% | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 11.0% | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 10.0% | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 9.0% | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 8.1% | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 8.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 8.0% | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 7.5% | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 7.0% | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 6.8% | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 6.5% | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 6.3% | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 6.2% | +22.3% |
| 2003 | 5.0% | +95.6% |
| 2002 | 2.6% | +95.5% |
| 2001 | 1.3% |
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/.