Internet Adoption Statistics in Palestine (2026)
In 2023, 86.6% of the population in Palestine used the internet, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 88.6% in 2022 to 86.6% in 2023 (−2 percentage points). Palestine ranks #11 of 21 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #76 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 86.6% (2023)
- Internet Adoption in Palestine as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −2 pp (2023)
- Down from 88.6% in 2022 to 86.6% in 2023 (−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 86.6% in 2023.
- Peak value (2022)
- 88.6% (2022)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 86.6%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #11 of 21 (2023)
- Palestine ranks 11 of 21 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #76 of 188 (2023)
- Palestine ranks 76 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 83.1% (2023)
- Palestine (86.6%) is above the average of 83.1% across the 21 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Among women (2023)
- 86.3% (2023)
- Value for women in Palestine, same 2023 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Among men (2023)
- 87% (2023)
- Value for men in Palestine, same 2023 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −0.7 pp (2023)
- In 2023, the figure was 86.3% for women and 87% for men — 0.7 percentage points lower among women.
- Projected 2026 value
- 99.5% (2026)
- Projection based on 8-year trend (CAGR 5.4%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Palestine (2023)
- 86.6% (2023)
- 86.6% of the population in Palestine used the internet in 2023 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.3 million (2024)
- Palestine had a population of 5.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2023
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86.6% | −2.0 pp |
| 2022 | 88.6% | +12.5 pp |
| 2020 | 76.2% | +5.6 pp |
| 2019 | 70.6% | +6.2 pp |
| 2018 | 64.4% | +1.1 pp |
| 2017 | 63.3% | +3.4 pp |
| 2016 | 59.9% | +3.2 pp |
| 2015 | 56.7% | +3.0 pp |
| 2014 | 53.7% | +7.1 pp |
| 2013 | 46.6% | +3.2 pp |
| 2012 | 43.4% | +2.3 pp |
| 2011 | 41.1% | +3.7 pp |
| 2010 | 37.4% | +5.2 pp |
| 2009 | 32.2% | +7.9 pp |
| 2008 | 24.4% | +3.2 pp |
| 2007 | 21.2% | +2.8 pp |
| 2006 | 18.4% | +2.4 pp |
| 2005 | 16% | +11.6 pp |
| 2004 | 4.4% | +0.3 pp |
| 2003 | 4.1% | +1.0 pp |
| 2002 | 3.1% | +1.3 pp |
| 2001 | 1.8% | +0.7 pp |
| 2000 | 1.1% | +1.1 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Palestine used the internet?
86.6% of the population in Palestine used the internet in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the internet adoption data for Palestine come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Palestine is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Palestine changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 86.6% in 2023.
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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