Number of people using the Internet in Mozambique
Mozambique: Number of people using the Internet was 5.19 million users in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of people using the Internet in Mozambique, 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 Mozambique is 5.19 million users, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of up 17.9% on the previous year and up 376.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people using the internet in Mozambique peaked at 5.19 million users in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 users, in 1990.
That places Mozambique 88th 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 | 3,198 users | 0 users | 9,985 users | 5 |
| 2000s | 179,782 users | 19,869 users | 600,099 users | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.89 million users | 959,068 users | 3.73 million users | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.79 million users | 4.40 million users | 5.19 million users | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Mozambique
- Scientific and technical journal articles 204.82 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 17.14 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 49.5 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 49.5 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 16 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 20.5% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 30 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2015)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.142 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 49,177 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people using the internet in Mozambique?
- Number of people using the internet in Mozambique was 5.19 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 5.19 million users in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of people using the internet recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 users in 1990.
- How does Mozambique rank for number of people using the internet?
- Mozambique ranks 88th out of 207 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of people using the internet rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 376.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.