Internet Adoption Statistics in Tunisia (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 76.5% of the population in Tunisia used the internet in 2024. Up from 68.3% in 2021 to 76.5% in 2024 (+8.2 percentage points). Tunisia ranks #17 of 21 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #111 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 76.5% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Tunisia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- +8.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 68.3% in 2021 to 76.5% in 2024 (+8.2 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 76.5% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 76.5% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Tunisia.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #17 of 21 (2024)
- Tunisia ranks 17 of 21 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #111 of 188 (2024)
- Tunisia ranks 111 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 83.1% (2024)
- Tunisia (76.5%) is below the average of 83.1% across the 21 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 85.4% (2026)
- Projection based on 9-year trend (CAGR 5.7%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Tunisia (2024)
- 76.5% (2024)
- 76.5% of the population in Tunisia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 12.3 million (2024)
- Tunisia had a population of 12.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.5% | +8.2 pp |
| 2021 | 68.3% | −0.2 pp |
| 2020 | 68.6% | +1.9 pp |
| 2019 | 66.7% | +2.5 pp |
| 2018 | 64.2% | +8.7 pp |
| 2017 | 55.5% | +5.9 pp |
| 2016 | 49.6% | +3.1 pp |
| 2015 | 46.5% | +0.3 pp |
| 2014 | 46.2% | +2.4 pp |
| 2013 | 43.8% | +2.4 pp |
| 2012 | 41.4% | +2.3 pp |
| 2011 | 39.1% | +2.3 pp |
| 2010 | 36.8% | +2.7 pp |
| 2009 | 34.1% | +6.5 pp |
| 2008 | 27.5% | +10.4 pp |
| 2007 | 17.1% | +4.1 pp |
| 2006 | 13% | +3.3 pp |
| 2005 | 9.7% | +1.1 pp |
| 2004 | 8.5% | +2.0 pp |
| 2003 | 6.5% | +1.2 pp |
| 2002 | 5.3% | +1.0 pp |
| 2001 | 4.3% | +1.5 pp |
| 2000 | 2.8% | +1.2 pp |
| 1999 | 1.6% | +1.5 pp |
| 1998 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1997 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1996 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1994 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Tunisia used the internet?
76.5% of the population in Tunisia used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the internet adoption data for Tunisia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Tunisia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Tunisia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 76.5% 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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