Share of individuals using the internet in Egypt
Egypt: Share of individuals using the internet was 74.65 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of individuals using the internet in Egypt, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 74.65 for share of individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 120.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in Egypt peaked at 74.65 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Egypt ranks 123rd of 208 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.0786 | 0 | 0.29 | 8 |
| 2000s | 10.06 | 0.6413 | 20 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.51 | 21.6 | 57.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.97 | 71.91 | 74.65 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More science & technology data for Egypt
- Scientific and technical journal articles 22,854 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 113.19 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 97.13 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,343 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 881 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.0% (2024)
- Number of internet users 79.95 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 11.69 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 13.62 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in Egypt?
- Share of individuals using the internet in Egypt was 74.65 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 74.65 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Egypt rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- Egypt ranks 123rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of individuals using the internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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