Internet Users: Tanzania

Analysis# Tanzania Internet Users Tanzania's internet penetration reached 31.162% of the population in 2024, marking both the current value and the all-time peak since records began in 1990. The country has transformed from zero internet users three decades ago to nearly one-third of its population now connected, representing exponential growth across the 34-year period. This trajectory reflects Tanzania's broader digital infrastructure development and increasing accessibility to online services across urban and rural areas. The most dramatic acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2024, when internet penetration nearly tripled from 10% to 31.162%. The pace quickened noticeably after 2020, jumping from 19.481% to 22.875% in just one year, suggesting the pandemic catalyzed digital adoption. Sustained annual gains—averaging roughly 2-3 percentage points per year since 2021—indicate continued momentum toward broader connectivity across the population.