Internet Users: Sudan

Analysis# Sudan Internet Users Sudan's internet penetration reached 18.6% of the population in 2017, matching the country's all-time peak. This represents a dramatic transformation from near-zero connectivity in 1990, when internet access was virtually nonexistent. The growth trajectory from 1990 to 2017 reflects one of the most significant digital expansions in the region, though Sudan still lags behind global averages. The most striking acceleration occurred between 1999 and 2007, when internet users jumped from 0.009% to 8.66%—a roughly 900-fold increase in less than a decade. This period coincided with infrastructure expansion and reduced access costs. Continued steady growth through 2017 (rising from 14.1% in 2016) suggests sustained momentum, though recent geopolitical instability may affect future expansion rates.