Share of the population using the Internet in Pakistan
Pakistan: Share of the population using the Internet was 57.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population using the Internet in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan is 57.3%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 472.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population using the internet in Pakistan peaked at 57.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
Pakistan ranks 154th 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6 |
| 2000s | 5.5% | 1.3% | 7.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 11.3% | 8.0% | 17.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.1% | 18.9% | 57.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 151 Sao Tome and Principe 59.1% compare
- 152 Honduras 58.6% compare
- 153 Botswana 57.5% compare
- 155 Tajikistan 55.8% compare
- 156 Sri Lanka 54.6% compare
- 157 Bangladesh 53.4% compare
More science & technology data for Pakistan
- Scientific and technical journal articles 20,519 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 193.11 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 76.85 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 76.85 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 567 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 426 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.2% (2023)
- Number of people using the Internet 44.50 million users (2020)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 1.47 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 3.68 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population using the internet in Pakistan?
- Share of the population using the internet in Pakistan was 57.3% 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 57.3% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of the population using the internet recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Pakistan rank for share of the population using the internet?
- Pakistan ranks 154th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population using the internet rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 472.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.