Internet Adoption Statistics in Maldives (2026)
In 2024, 85.2% of the population in the Maldives used the internet, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 84.6% in 2023 to 85.2% in 2024 (+0.7 percentage points). Maldives ranks #2 of 6 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #82 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 85.2% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in the Maldives as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +0.7 pp (2024)
- Up from 84.6% in 2023 to 85.2% in 2024 (+0.7 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 85.2% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 85.2% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for the Maldives.
- Rank in South Asia
- #2 of 6 (2024)
- The Maldives ranks 2 of 6 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #82 of 188 (2024)
- The Maldives ranks 82 of 188 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 66.8% (2024)
- The Maldives (85.2%) is above the average of 66.8% across the 6 countries in South Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 92.1% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in the Maldives (2024)
- 85.2% (2024)
- 85.2% of the population in the Maldives used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 527,799 (2024)
- The Maldives had a population of 527,799 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85.2% | +0.7 pp |
| 2023 | 84.6% | +0.6 pp |
| 2022 | 83.9% | +2.0 pp |
| 2021 | 82% | +2.9 pp |
| 2020 | 79.1% | +1.6 pp |
| 2019 | 77.5% | +6.5 pp |
| 2018 | 70.9% | +6.0 pp |
| 2017 | 65% | +5.5 pp |
| 2016 | 59.5% | +5.0 pp |
| 2015 | 54.5% | +5.2 pp |
| 2014 | 49.3% | +5.2 pp |
| 2013 | 44.1% | +5.2 pp |
| 2012 | 38.9% | +4.9 pp |
| 2011 | 34% | +7.5 pp |
| 2010 | 26.5% | +1.7 pp |
| 2009 | 24.8% | +1.6 pp |
| 2008 | 23.2% | +6.9 pp |
| 2007 | 16.3% | +5.3 pp |
| 2006 | 11% | +4.2 pp |
| 2005 | 6.9% | +0.3 pp |
| 2004 | 6.6% | +0.6 pp |
| 2003 | 6% | +0.6 pp |
| 2002 | 5.3% | +1.7 pp |
| 2001 | 3.6% | +1.4 pp |
| 2000 | 2.2% | +1.1 pp |
| 1999 | 1.1% | +0.6 pp |
| 1998 | 0.6% | +0.3 pp |
| 1997 | 0.3% | +0.1 pp |
| 1996 | 0.2% | +0.2 pp |
| 1995 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1994 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1993 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1992 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1991 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in the Maldives used the internet?
85.2% of the population in the Maldives used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does the Maldives compare with other countries in South Asia?
The Maldives ranks 2 of 6 countries in South Asia with data, with 85.2% versus a regional average of 66.8% (latest values per country).
Where does the Maldives rank globally on internet adoption?
The Maldives ranks 82 of 188 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could internet adoption in the Maldives look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 92.1% in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 4%); not an official figure.
How recent is the internet adoption data for the Maldives?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for the Maldives.
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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