Internet Users: Benin

Analysis# Benin Internet Users As of 2024, 33.984% of Benin's population uses the internet, reaching an all-time peak. This represents a dramatic shift from 1990, when internet access was essentially nonexistent at 0%. Over three decades, Benin has transformed from complete digital absence to one-third internet penetration, marking sustained growth across the entire measurement period. Acceleration became most pronounced after 2020, when the pandemic drove urgent connectivity needs. Internet users jumped from 22.121% that year to 28.205% by 2021—a 6 percentage point surge in a single year. The steady climb continued through 2023 and into 2024, suggesting Benin's digital infrastructure and access are expanding at a robust pace, though significant offline populations remain.