Internet Adoption Statistics in Mongolia (2026)
85.1% of the population in Mongolia used the internet in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 83.7% in 2023 to 85.1% in 2024 (+1.4 percentage points). Mongolia ranks #13 of 28 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #83 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 85.1% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Mongolia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +1.4 pp (2024)
- Up from 83.7% in 2023 to 85.1% in 2024 (+1.4 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 85.1% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 85.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Mongolia.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #13 of 28 (2024)
- Mongolia ranks 13 of 28 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #83 of 188 (2024)
- Mongolia ranks 83 of 188 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 75.2% (2024)
- Mongolia (85.1%) is above the average of 75.2% across the 28 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 99.5% (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (20%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Internet use in Mongolia (2024)
- 85.1% (2024)
- 85.1% of the population in Mongolia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 3.5 million (2024)
- Mongolia had a population of 3.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85.1% | +1.4 pp |
| 2023 | 83.7% | +2.7 pp |
| 2022 | 81.1% | −0.5 pp |
| 2021 | 81.6% | +19.1 pp |
| 2020 | 62.5% | +11.4 pp |
| 2019 | 51.1% | +3.9 pp |
| 2018 | 47.1% | +23.4 pp |
| 2017 | 23.7% | +1.4 pp |
| 2016 | 22.3% | −0.2 pp |
| 2015 | 22.5% | +2.6 pp |
| 2014 | 19.9% | +2.2 pp |
| 2013 | 17.7% | +1.3 pp |
| 2012 | 16.4% | +3.9 pp |
| 2011 | 12.5% | +2.3 pp |
| 2010 | 10.2% | +0.2 pp |
| 2009 | 10% | +0.2 pp |
| 2008 | 9.8% | +0.8 pp |
| 2007 | 9% | +0.0 pp |
| 2006 | 9% | +0.0 pp |
| 2005 | 9% | +7.0 pp |
| 2002 | 2% | +0.4 pp |
| 2001 | 1.7% | +0.4 pp |
| 2000 | 1.3% | +0.7 pp |
| 1999 | 0.5% | +0.4 pp |
| 1998 | 0.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 1997 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1996 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Mongolia used the internet?
85.1% of the population in Mongolia used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has internet adoption in Mongolia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 85.1% in 2024.
How does Mongolia compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Mongolia ranks 13 of 28 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 85.1% versus a regional average of 75.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Mongolia rank globally on internet adoption?
Mongolia ranks 83 of 188 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
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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