Internet users in Zambia
Zambia: Internet users was 1.55 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Internet users in Zambia, 1990–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for internet users in Zambia is 1.55 million, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 18.4% on the previous year and up 6,260.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internet users in Zambia peaked at 1.55 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Zambia 15th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,948 | 0 | 14,625 | 7 |
| 2000s | 332,026 | 19,492 | 802,868 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.43 million | 1.31 million | 1.55 million | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Zambia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 367.3 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 23.17 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 13 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 17.1% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 13 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2008)
- Number of people using the Internet 2.91 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.7898 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internet users in Zambia?
- Internet users in Zambia was 1.55 million in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest internet users recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.55 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest internet users recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Zambia rank for internet users?
- Zambia ranks 15th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is internet users rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,260.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.