Burkina Faso vs Sierra Leone: Share of individuals using the internet
Burkina Faso
28.25
in 2024
Sierra Leone
25.11
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
185th
Sierra Leone rank
187th
Share of individuals using the internet over time
- Burkina Faso
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 28.25 against 25.11 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 3.14.
That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.1 times Sierra Leone's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 30 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 185th and Sierra Leone ranks 187th of 208 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 3 and Sierra Leone in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0254 | 0.0142 | 0.0112 | Burkina Faso |
| 2000s | 0.5112 | 0.2041 | 0.3071 | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 5.94 | 6.75 | 0.8122 | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 22.03 | 21.22 | 0.8072 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of individuals using the internet, Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone?
- Burkina Faso, at 28.25 against 25.11 in Sierra Leone as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of individuals using the internet between Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone?
- 3.14, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone rank globally for share of individuals using the internet?
- Burkina Faso ranks 185th and Sierra Leone ranks 187th of 208 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of individuals using the internet. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.