Share of the population using the Internet in Algeria
Algeria: Share of the population using the Internet was 77.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population using the Internet in Algeria, 1990–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population using the internet in Algeria is 77.4%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 162.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population using the internet in Algeria peaked at 77.4% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
That places Algeria 114th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 7 |
| 2000s | 5.4% | 0.5% | 11.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.1% | 12.5% | 55.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.8% | 63.5% | 77.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 111 Colombia 79.3% compare
- 112 South Africa 78.4% compare
- 113 British Virgin Islands 77.7% compare
- 115 Moldova 77.4% compare
- 116 Ecuador 77.2% compare
- 117 Saint Kitts and Nevis 76.9% compare
More science & technology data for Algeria
- Scientific and technical journal articles 7,676 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 54.05 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 115.46 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 115.46 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 581 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 268 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 32.32 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 13.32 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 6.23 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population using the internet in Algeria?
- Share of the population using the internet in Algeria was 77.4% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population using the internet recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 77.4% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of the population using the internet recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Algeria rank for share of the population using the internet?
- Algeria ranks 114th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population using the internet rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population using the Internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of the population who used the Internet in the last three months.