Proportion of individuals using the Internet in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan: Proportion of individuals using the Internet was 18.0% in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
18.0%
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
189th
of 200 countries
All-time high
18.0%
in 2016
All-time low
0.1%
in 2000
Years of data
17
2000–2016

Proportion of individuals using the Internet in Turkmenistan, 2000–2016

051015202000200820162000: 0.1 %2001: 0.2 %2002: 0.3 %2003: 0.4 %2004: 0.8 %2005: 1 %2006: 1.3 %2007: 1.4 %2008: 1.8 %2009: 2 %2010: 3 %2011: 5 %2012: 7.2 %2013: 9.6 %2014: 12.2 %2015: 15 %2016: 18 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2016, proportion of individuals using the internet in Turkmenistan stood at 18.0%. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 1,284.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of individuals using the internet in Turkmenistan peaked at 18.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2000.

Turkmenistan ranks 189th of 200 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.9% 0.1% 2.0% 10
2010s 10.0% 3.0% 18.0% 7

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  4. 190 Yemen, Republic of 17.5% compare
  5. 191 Zambia 17.1% compare
  6. 192 Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of 16.1% compare

See the full ranking of 259 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of individuals using the internet in Turkmenistan?
Proportion of individuals using the internet in Turkmenistan was 18.0% in 2016, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of individuals using the internet recorded in Turkmenistan?
The highest recorded value was 18.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest proportion of individuals using the internet recorded in Turkmenistan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2000.
How does Turkmenistan rank for proportion of individuals using the internet?
Turkmenistan ranks 189th out of 200 countries with data for 2016.
Is proportion of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,284.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
259 places, 5,824 data points, 2000–2025
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