Internet users in Kenya
Kenya: Internet users was 11.65 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Internet users in Kenya, 1990–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, internet users in Kenya stood at 11.65 million. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 105.4% on the previous year and up 5,760.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internet users in Kenya peaked at 11.65 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Kenya ranks 4th of 53 countries on this measure, 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 | 10,397 | 0 | 34,805 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.69 million | 99,405 | 3.96 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.66 million | 5.67 million | 11.65 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More science & technology data for Kenya
- Scientific and technical journal articles 2,079 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 71.38 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 37 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 35.0% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 160 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.8% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 14.35 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 3.04 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internet users in Kenya?
- Internet users in Kenya was 11.65 million in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest internet users recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 11.65 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest internet users recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Kenya rank for internet users?
- Kenya ranks 4th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is internet users rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,760.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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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About this data
Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.