Internet users in Egypt
Egypt: Internet users was 31.93 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Internet users in Egypt, 1990–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, internet users in Egypt stood at 31.93 million. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 30.3% on the previous year and up 5,425.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internet users in Egypt peaked at 31.93 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Egypt 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51,310 | 0 | 193,022 | 8 |
| 2000s | 7.99 million | 433,806 | 19.16 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.22 million | 24.50 million | 31.93 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More science & technology data for Egypt
- Scientific and technical journal articles 22,854 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 113.19 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,343 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 74.6% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 881 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.0% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 79.95 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 11.69 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internet users in Egypt?
- Internet users in Egypt was 31.93 million in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest internet users recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 31.93 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest internet users recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Egypt rank for internet users?
- Egypt ranks 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is internet users rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,425.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as part of Internet users. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.