Internet users in Rwanda

Rwanda: Internet users was 766,006 in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
766,006
Change on year
down 9.9%
World rank
21st
of 53 countries
All-time high
849,920
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
16
1990–2011

Internet users in Rwanda, 1990–2011

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1990200020111990: 01996: 51.31997: 102.41998: 816.91999: 5.1k2000: 5.1k2001: 20.4k2002: 25.5k2003: 31.6k2004: 38.8k2005: 51.2k2007: 205.4k2008: 450.2k2009: 794.0k2010: 849.9k2011: 766.0k

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for internet users in Rwanda is 766,006, measured in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.9% on the previous year and up 3,663.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, internet users in Rwanda peaked at 849,920 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

Rwanda ranks 21st of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,213 0 5,094 5
2000s 180,230 5,088 793,968 9
2010s 807,963 766,006 849,920 2

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 18 Cameroon 1.00 million compare
  2. 19 Ethiopia 932,077 compare
  3. 20 Democratic Republic of Congo 813,091 compare
  4. 22 Malawi 512,184 compare
  5. 23 Burkina Faso 509,035 compare
  6. 24 Mauritius 456,654 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is internet users in Rwanda?
Internet users in Rwanda was 766,006 in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
What is the highest internet users recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 849,920 in 2010.
What is the lowest internet users recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Rwanda rank for internet users?
Rwanda ranks 21st out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is internet users rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,663.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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

Indicator
Internet users
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
59 places, 1,085 data points, 1960–2011
Last refreshed

Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.