Internet Users: Somalia
Somalia's internet users is currently 27.94 % of population as of 2024. # Somalia Internet Users Somalia's internet penetration reached 27.
Current (2024)
27.94 % of population
+7.0% y/y
Peak (2024)
27.94 % of population
Low (1990)
0 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 28 pts
Internet Users — Somalia
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Somalia
Analysis# Somalia Internet Users
Somalia's internet penetration reached 27.94% of the population in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic transformation from 1990, when zero internet access existed in the country. Over three decades, Somalia evolved from complete digital disconnection to nearly 28% connectivity, though this still lags significantly behind global averages.
The most striking acceleration occurred between 2019 and 2021. Internet users jumped from 2.731% in 2019 to 23.875% in 2021—a roughly ninefold increase in just two years. This rapid expansion likely reflects improved mobile infrastructure and reduced device costs. After plateauing slightly at 26.12% in 2023, penetration recovered to 27.94% in 2024, suggesting stabilization around this level rather than continued explosive growth.
Historical Data
28 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.94 % of population | +6.97% |
| 2023 | 26.12 % of population | -5.36% |
| 2022 | 27.6 % of population | +15.60% |
| 2021 | 23.875 % of population | +58.91% |
| 2020 | 15.024 % of population | +450.13% |
| 2019 | 2.731 % of population | +45.27% |
| 2016 | 1.88 % of population | +6.82% |
| 2015 | 1.76 % of population | +7.98% |
| 2014 | 1.63 % of population | +8.67% |
| 2013 | 1.5 % of population | +8.93% |
| 2012 | 1.377 % of population | +10.16% |
| 2011 | 1.25 % of population | +7.67% |
| 2009 | 1.161 % of population | +1.57% |
| 2008 | 1.143 % of population | +1.87% |
| 2007 | 1.122 % of population | +2.00% |
| 2006 | 1.1 % of population | +2.14% |
| 2005 | 1.077 % of population | +2.28% |
| 2004 | 1.053 % of population | +180.05% |
| 2003 | 0.376 % of population | +224.14% |
| 2002 | 0.116 % of population | +46.84% |
Show all 28 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.079 % of population | +295.00% |
| 2000 | 0.02 % of population | +42.86% |
| 1999 | 0.014 % of population | +100.00% |
| 1998 | 0.007 % of population | +133.33% |
| 1997 | 0.003 % of population | +50.00% |
| 1996 | 0.002 % of population | — |
| 1995 | 0 % of population | — |
| 1990 | 0 % of population | — |
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