Number of people using the Internet in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Number of people using the Internet was 371,308 users in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Number of people using the Internet in Central African Republic, 1990–2019
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in. Measured in users.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 371,308 users for number of people using the internet in 2019. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 49.2% on the previous year and up 355.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people using the internet in Central African Republic peaked at 371,308 users in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 users, in 1990.
Central African Republic ranks 169th of 207 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 648.77 users | 0 users | 1,525 users | 5 |
| 2000s | 19,487 users | 2,047 users | 81,523 users | 10 |
| 2010s | 163,407 users | 89,860 users | 371,308 users | 10 |
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More science & technology data for Central African Republic
- Scientific and technical journal articles 25.75 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 1.98 million (2022)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 38.82 per 100 people (2022)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 38.82 per 100 people (2022)
- Share of the population using the Internet 13.8% (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.0161 per 100 people (2022)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 820 (2022)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people, by download speed 0.02 per 100 population (2022)
- Net official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors 70.15 million millions of constant united states dollars (2023)
- Share of the population within range of a 2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G mobile network 59.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people using the internet in Central African Republic?
- Number of people using the internet in Central African Republic was 371,308 users in 2019, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in.
- What is the highest number of people using the internet recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 371,308 users in 2019.
- What is the lowest number of people using the internet recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 users in 1990.
- How does Central African Republic rank for number of people using the internet?
- Central African Republic ranks 169th out of 207 countries with data for 2019.
- Is number of people using the internet rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 355.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in, published as part of Number of people using the Internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of individuals using the Internet.