Internet Users: Eritrea

Analysis# Eritrea Internet Users Eritrea's internet penetration reached 14.349% of the population in 2020, representing the nation's all-time peak since tracking began in 1990. The country started from zero internet users three decades ago, making the growth from near-total disconnection to roughly one in seven citizens online a significant milestone. Despite this progress, Eritrea remains among Africa's least connected nations, with internet access concentrated in urban areas and limited by infrastructure constraints. The most dramatic acceleration occurred between 2017 and 2020, when internet users nearly tripled from 2.496% to 14.349%. Prior to 2017, growth was modest—expanding just 1.177% across the previous seven years. This sharp recent surge suggests improving telecommunications infrastructure and mobile penetration, though the trajectory's sustainability depends on continued investment in digital infrastructure and telecommunications liberalization across the country.