Number of people using the Internet in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Number of people using the Internet was 20.39 million users in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of people using the Internet in Ethiopia, 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
The most recent figure for number of people using the internet in Ethiopia is 20.39 million users, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 1,890.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people using the internet in Ethiopia peaked at 20.39 million users in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 users, in 1990.
Ethiopia ranks 41st of 207 countries on this measure, in the top 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 | 3,061 users | 0 users | 8,172 users | 6 |
| 2000s | 187,475 users | 10,290 users | 475,241 users | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.11 million users | 679,039 users | 18.50 million users | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.75 million users | 19.11 million users | 20.39 million users | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More science & technology data for Ethiopia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 6,728 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 85.95 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 65.08 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 65.08 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 54 (2020)
- Share of the population using the Internet 21.9% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 6 (2020)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2017)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.5939 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 784,326 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people using the internet in Ethiopia?
- Number of people using the internet in Ethiopia was 20.39 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 20.39 million users in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of people using the internet recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 users in 1990.
- How does Ethiopia rank for number of people using the internet?
- Ethiopia ranks 41st out of 207 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of people using the internet rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,890.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.