Internet Adoption Statistics in Pakistan (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 57.3% of the population in Pakistan used the internet in 2024. Up from 18.9% in 2020 to 57.3% in 2024 (+38.3 percentage points). Pakistan ranks #20 of 21 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #143 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 57.3% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Pakistan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +38.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 18.9% in 2020 to 57.3% in 2024 (+38.3 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 57.3% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 57.3% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Pakistan.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #20 of 21 (2024)
- Pakistan ranks 20 of 21 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #143 of 188 (2024)
- Pakistan ranks 143 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 83.1% (2024)
- Pakistan (57.3%) is below the average of 83.1% across the 21 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 75.7% (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 10-year trend (19.1%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Internet use in Pakistan (2024)
- 57.3% (2024)
- 57.3% of the population in Pakistan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 251.3 million (2024)
- Pakistan had a population of 251.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.3% | +38.3 pp |
| 2020 | 18.9% | +1.9 pp |
| 2019 | 17.1% | +1.7 pp |
| 2018 | 15.3% | +1.6 pp |
| 2017 | 13.8% | +1.4 pp |
| 2016 | 12.4% | +1.4 pp |
| 2015 | 11% | +1.0 pp |
| 2014 | 10% | +1.0 pp |
| 2013 | 9% | +0.9 pp |
| 2012 | 8.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 2011 | 8% | +0.0 pp |
| 2010 | 8% | +0.5 pp |
| 2009 | 7.5% | +0.5 pp |
| 2008 | 7% | +0.2 pp |
| 2007 | 6.8% | +0.3 pp |
| 2006 | 6.5% | +0.2 pp |
| 2005 | 6.3% | +0.2 pp |
| 2004 | 6.2% | +1.1 pp |
| 2003 | 5% | +2.5 pp |
| 2002 | 2.6% | +1.3 pp |
| 2001 | 1.3% | +1.3 pp |
| 1999 | 0.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 1998 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1997 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1996 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Pakistan used the internet?
57.3% of the population in Pakistan used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the internet adoption data for Pakistan come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Pakistan is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Pakistan changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 57.3% 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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