Internet Users: Iraq

Analysis# Iraq Internet Users Iraq's internet penetration reached 81.475% of the population in 2024, approaching the all-time peak of 81.809% recorded in 2023. This represents a dramatic transformation from near-zero connectivity in 1990, marking one of the most substantial digital adoptions in the region over the past three decades. The most striking acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2022, when internet users surged from 15.214% to 78.716%—a sevenfold increase in seven years. This rapid expansion reflects infrastructure investments and mobile broadband proliferation across the country. The slight decline from 2023 to 2024 suggests the market may be stabilizing around the 81% threshold, indicating Iraq has captured the majority of its population within digital connectivity networks.