Internet Adoption Statistics in Bhutan (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 91.3% of the population in Bhutan used the internet, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Up from 90% in 2023 to 91.3% in 2024 (+1.3 percentage points). Bhutan ranks #1 of 6 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #49 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 91.3% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Bhutan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +1.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 90% in 2023 to 91.3% in 2024 (+1.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0% in 1990 to 91.3% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 91.3% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Bhutan.
- Rank in South Asia
- #1 of 6 (2024)
- Bhutan ranks 1 of 6 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #49 of 188 (2024)
- Bhutan ranks 49 of 188 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 66.8% (2024)
- Bhutan (91.3%) is above the average of 66.8% across the 6 countries in South Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 99.5% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.7%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Bhutan (2024)
- 91.3% (2024)
- 91.3% of the population in Bhutan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 791,524 (2024)
- Bhutan had a population of 791,524 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91.3% | +1.3 pp |
| 2023 | 90% | +1.7 pp |
| 2022 | 88.4% | +2.7 pp |
| 2021 | 85.6% | +8.8 pp |
| 2020 | 76.9% | +2.7 pp |
| 2019 | 74.2% | +10.7 pp |
| 2018 | 63.5% | +9.2 pp |
| 2017 | 54.3% | +7.8 pp |
| 2016 | 46.5% | +6.7 pp |
| 2015 | 39.8% | +9.5 pp |
| 2014 | 30.3% | +7.9 pp |
| 2013 | 22.4% | +6.8 pp |
| 2012 | 15.6% | +1.2 pp |
| 2011 | 14.4% | +0.8 pp |
| 2010 | 13.6% | +6.4 pp |
| 2009 | 7.2% | +0.6 pp |
| 2008 | 6.5% | +0.6 pp |
| 2007 | 5.9% | +1.4 pp |
| 2006 | 4.5% | +0.7 pp |
| 2005 | 3.8% | +0.7 pp |
| 2004 | 3.2% | +0.7 pp |
| 2003 | 2.4% | +0.8 pp |
| 2002 | 1.7% | +0.8 pp |
| 2001 | 0.9% | +0.5 pp |
| 2000 | 0.4% | +0.3 pp |
| 1999 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Bhutan used the internet?
91.3% of the population in Bhutan used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does Bhutan rank globally on internet adoption?
Bhutan ranks 49 of 188 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could internet adoption in Bhutan look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 99.5% in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.7%); not an official figure.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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