Internet Users: Gambia, The

Analysis# Gambia, The Internet Users As of 2024, approximately 49.5% of Gambia's population uses the internet, matching the country's all-time peak. This represents a dramatic transformation from 1990, when internet access was virtually nonexistent at 0% of the population. Over three decades, Gambia has achieved near-universal digital connectivity for half its citizens, reflecting both infrastructural development and increasing affordability of internet services. The acceleration of internet adoption intensified after 2015, when only 17.6% of the population was online. Between 2020 and 2024, growth accelerated notably—from 36% to nearly 50%—demonstrating rapid momentum in digital inclusion. With adoption rates climbing steadily each year and approaching the 50% threshold, Gambia's internet penetration suggests continued expansion toward broader connectivity across the nation.