Internet Users: South Sudan, Republic of

Analysis# South Sudan, Republic of Internet Users As of 2019, internet penetration in South Sudan reached 6.671% of the population, representing the country's all-time peak since measurements began in 2012. This marks a dramatic 344.7% increase from the 1.5% baseline recorded seven years earlier. Despite substantial growth, South Sudan remains among the world's least connected nations, with internet access still unavailable to over 93% of its population. The trajectory from 2012 to 2019 demonstrates consistent annual gains, with penetration climbing from 1.5% to 2.2% to 2.6% and continuing upward each year through 2019. The period between 2018 and 2019 showed the largest single-year jump, rising from 4.8% to 6.671%. While this steady progression suggests improving digital infrastructure and accessibility, South Sudan's extremely low baseline reflects the country's broader developmental challenges and limited economic capacity for technology expansion.