Internet Adoption Statistics in Somalia (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 27.9% of the population in Somalia used the internet, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Up from 26.1% in 2023 to 27.9% in 2024 (+1.8 percentage points). Somalia ranks #33 of 46 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #173 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 27.9% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Somalia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +1.8 pp (2024)
- Up from 26.1% in 2023 to 27.9% in 2024 (+1.8 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 27.9% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 27.9% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Somalia.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #33 of 46 (2024)
- Somalia ranks 33 of 46 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #173 of 188 (2024)
- Somalia ranks 173 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 39.9% (2024)
- Somalia (27.9%) is below the average of 39.9% across the 46 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 37% (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 9-year trend (36%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Internet use in Somalia (2024)
- 27.9% (2024)
- 27.9% of the population in Somalia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 19 million (2024)
- Somalia had a population of 19 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.9% | +1.8 pp |
| 2023 | 26.1% | −1.5 pp |
| 2022 | 27.6% | +3.7 pp |
| 2021 | 23.9% | +8.9 pp |
| 2020 | 15% | +12.3 pp |
| 2019 | 2.7% | +0.9 pp |
| 2016 | 1.9% | +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +0.1 pp |
| 2014 | 1.6% | +0.1 pp |
| 2013 | 1.5% | +0.1 pp |
| 2012 | 1.4% | +0.1 pp |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +0.1 pp |
| 2009 | 1.2% | +0.0 pp |
| 2008 | 1.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 2007 | 1.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 2006 | 1.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 2005 | 1.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 2004 | 1.1% | +0.7 pp |
| 2003 | 0.4% | +0.3 pp |
| 2002 | 0.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 2001 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 2000 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1999 | 0% | +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 Somalia used the internet?
27.9% of the population in Somalia used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the internet adoption data for Somalia?
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 Somalia.
Where does the internet adoption data for Somalia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Somalia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Somalia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 27.9% in 2024.
How does Somalia compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Somalia ranks 33 of 46 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 27.9% versus a regional average of 39.9% (latest values per 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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