Share of individuals using the internet in Gambia
Gambia: Share of individuals using the internet was 49.49 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
49.49
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
159th
of 208 countries
All-time high
49.49
in 2024
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
31
1990–2024
Share of individuals using the internet in Gambia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share of individuals using the internet in Gambia stood at 49.49. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 218.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in Gambia peaked at 49.49 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Gambia ranks 159th of 208 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1697 | 0 | 0.716 | 6 |
| 2000s | 3.96 | 0.9218 | 7.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.15 | 9.2 | 31.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.83 | 36.01 | 49.49 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More science & technology data for Gambia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 79.8 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 3.48 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 126.24 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 126.24 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 91 (2021)
- Number of internet users 1.07 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 0.5186 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 14,312 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions per 100 people by speed 0.22 (2022)
- Net oda to medical research 29.52 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in Gambia?
- Share of individuals using the internet in Gambia was 49.49 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 49.49 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Gambia rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- Gambia ranks 159th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 218.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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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