Internet Users: Burundi

Analysis# Burundi Internet Users Burundi's internet penetration reached 8.596% of the population in 2024, marking the country's all-time high. This modest figure reflects a dramatic shift from 1990, when zero percent of the population had internet access. Over three decades, Burundi has built digital infrastructure from nothing, though connectivity remains among Africa's lowest rates. Growth accelerated notably between 2018 and 2019, when internet users jumped from 4.019% to 6.072%, a 51% increase in a single year. The upward momentum has sustained since, with annual gains ranging from 0.3% to 1.4% through 2024. While progress is undeniable, the trajectory suggests Burundi faces persistent challenges in expanding access, likely tied to infrastructure limitations and economic constraints typical of the region.