Number of people using the Internet in Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire: Number of people using the Internet was 10.66 million users in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of people using the Internet in Cote d'Ivoire, 1990–2021
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
Cote d'Ivoire recorded 10.66 million users for number of people using the internet in 2021.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 1,498.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people using the internet in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 11.72 million users in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 users, in 1990.
That places Cote d'Ivoire 53rd out of 207 countries with data for 2021, 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 | 5,833 users | 0 users | 20,487 users | 6 |
| 2000s | 226,647 users | 40,966 users | 439,959 users | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.90 million users | 607,178 users | 11.72 million users | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.54 million users | 10.41 million users | 10.66 million users | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire
More science & technology data for Cote d'Ivoire
- Scientific and technical journal articles 391.71 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 58.72 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 183.88 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 183.88 per 100 people (2024)
- Share of the population using the Internet 41.4% (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 1.6 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 511,437 (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people, by download speed 1.36 per 100 population (2023)
- Net official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors 187.56 million millions of constant united states dollars (2023)
- Share of the population within range of a 2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G mobile network 98.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people using the internet in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Number of people using the internet in Cote d'Ivoire was 10.66 million users in 2021, 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
- The highest recorded value was 11.72 million users in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of people using the internet recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 users in 1990.
- How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for number of people using the internet?
- Cote d'Ivoire ranks 53rd out of 207 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of people using the internet rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,498.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cote d'Ivoire 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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