Internet Users: Timor-Leste

Analysis# Timor-Leste Internet Users As of 2021, 35.042% of Timor-Leste's population used the internet, marking the country's all-time peak. This represents a dramatic shift from 1990, when internet access was nonexistent. The growth trajectory over three decades reflects the nation's expanding digital infrastructure and connectivity following its independence in 2002. The acceleration in recent years stands out most clearly. Between 2012 and 2021, internet penetration more than quintupled, climbing from 7% to 35%. The period from 2019 to 2021 proved particularly significant, with a 7-point increase in just two years. Given this sustained upward momentum, further expansion appears likely as digital access continues reaching rural communities and younger populations across the island nation.