Internet Users: Gabon

Analysis# Gabon Internet Users Gabon's internet penetration reached 68.721% of its population in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a remarkable ascent from a baseline of 0% in 1990, reflecting decades of digital infrastructure development. The country has maintained steady growth throughout the 2010s and 2020s, moving from roughly half the population online in 2015 (45.785%) to near-universal connectivity today. Acceleration became particularly pronounced between 2018 and 2020, when penetration jumped from 55.42% to 63.918%—a 15-year growth trajectory compressed into just two years. This surge likely reflects expanding mobile networks and pandemic-driven digital adoption. With Gabon having plateaued near 69% in recent years, further significant gains depend on reaching the remaining 31% of the population, predominantly in rural or underserved areas.