Internet Adoption Statistics in Equatorial Guinea (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 63.3% of the population in Equatorial Guinea used the internet in 2024. Down from 63.5% in 2023 to 63.3% in 2024 (−0.2 percentage points). Equatorial Guinea ranks #9 of 46 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #136 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 63.3% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Equatorial Guinea as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −0.2 pp (2024)
- Down from 63.5% in 2023 to 63.3% in 2024 (−0.2 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 63.3% in 2024.
- Peak value (2022)
- 63.7% (2022)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 63.3%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #9 of 46 (2024)
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 9 of 46 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #136 of 188 (2024)
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 136 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 39.9% (2024)
- Equatorial Guinea (63.3%) is above the average of 39.9% across the 46 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 81.4% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 13.4%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Equatorial Guinea (2024)
- 63.3% (2024)
- 63.3% of the population in Equatorial Guinea used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 1.9 million (2024)
- Equatorial Guinea had a population of 1.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.3% | −0.2 pp |
| 2023 | 63.5% | −0.1 pp |
| 2022 | 63.7% | +4.9 pp |
| 2021 | 58.7% | +3.7 pp |
| 2020 | 55% | +5.9 pp |
| 2019 | 49.1% | +19.7 pp |
| 2018 | 29.4% | +3.2 pp |
| 2017 | 26.2% | +2.5 pp |
| 2016 | 23.8% | +2.5 pp |
| 2015 | 21.3% | +2.5 pp |
| 2014 | 18.9% | +2.5 pp |
| 2013 | 16.4% | +2.5 pp |
| 2012 | 13.9% | +2.4 pp |
| 2011 | 11.5% | +5.5 pp |
| 2010 | 6% | +3.9 pp |
| 2009 | 2.1% | +0.3 pp |
| 2008 | 1.8% | +0.3 pp |
| 2007 | 1.6% | +0.3 pp |
| 2006 | 1.3% | +0.1 pp |
| 2005 | 1.1% | +0.3 pp |
| 2004 | 0.8% | +0.3 pp |
| 2003 | 0.5% | +0.2 pp |
| 2002 | 0.3% | +0.2 pp |
| 2001 | 0.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 2000 | 0.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 1999 | 0.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 1998 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1997 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Equatorial Guinea used the internet?
63.3% of the population in Equatorial Guinea used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the internet adoption data for Equatorial Guinea come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Equatorial Guinea is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Equatorial Guinea changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 63.3% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.NET.USER.ZS, retrieved .
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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