Internet Adoption Statistics in Uzbekistan (2026)
89.5% of the population in Uzbekistan used the internet in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 89% in 2023 to 89.5% in 2024 (+0.5 percentage points). Uzbekistan ranks #33 of 51 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #61 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 89.5% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Uzbekistan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +0.5 pp (2024)
- Up from 89% in 2023 to 89.5% in 2024 (+0.5 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 89.5% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 89.5% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Uzbekistan.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #33 of 51 (2024)
- Uzbekistan ranks 33 of 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #61 of 188 (2024)
- Uzbekistan ranks 61 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 90.8% (2024)
- Uzbekistan (89.5%) is below the average of 90.8% across the 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 99.5% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 9.1%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Uzbekistan (2024)
- 89.5% (2024)
- 89.5% of the population in Uzbekistan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 36.4 million (2024)
- Uzbekistan had a population of 36.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89.5% | +0.5 pp |
| 2023 | 89% | +5.1 pp |
| 2022 | 83.9% | +7.3 pp |
| 2021 | 76.6% | +5.5 pp |
| 2020 | 71.1% | +0.7 pp |
| 2019 | 70.4% | +15.2 pp |
| 2018 | 55.2% | +6.5 pp |
| 2017 | 48.7% | +1.9 pp |
| 2016 | 46.8% | +4.0 pp |
| 2015 | 42.8% | +7.3 pp |
| 2014 | 35.5% | +8.7 pp |
| 2013 | 26.8% | +3.2 pp |
| 2012 | 23.6% | +5.0 pp |
| 2011 | 18.6% | +2.7 pp |
| 2010 | 15.9% | +4.0 pp |
| 2009 | 11.9% | +2.8 pp |
| 2008 | 9.1% | +1.6 pp |
| 2007 | 7.5% | +1.1 pp |
| 2006 | 6.4% | +3.0 pp |
| 2005 | 3.3% | +0.7 pp |
| 2004 | 2.6% | +0.7 pp |
| 2003 | 1.9% | +0.8 pp |
| 2002 | 1.1% | +0.5 pp |
| 2001 | 0.6% | +0.1 pp |
| 2000 | 0.5% | +0.5 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 Uzbekistan used the internet?
89.5% of the population in Uzbekistan used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the internet adoption data for Uzbekistan?
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 Uzbekistan.
Where does the internet adoption data for Uzbekistan come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Uzbekistan is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Uzbekistan changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 89.5% in 2024.
How does Uzbekistan compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Uzbekistan ranks 33 of 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 89.5% versus a regional average of 90.8% (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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