Share of individuals using the internet in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Share of individuals using the internet was 18.81 in 2024. β Volatile
Share of individuals using the internet in Papua New Guinea, 1990β2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of individuals using the internet in Papua New Guinea is 18.81, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 189.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in Papua New Guinea peaked at 18.81 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Papua New Guinea 194th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 0.201 | 0 | 0.667 | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 0.8352 | 1.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.31 | 1.28 | 13.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.44 | 15.02 | 18.81 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 191 Mozambique 20.53 compare
- 192 Democratic Republic of Congo 19.67 compare
- 193 Malawi 18.96 compare
- 195 Madagascar 18.68 compare
- 196 Sudan 18.6 compare
- 197 Turkmenistan 17.99 compare
More science & technology data for Papua New Guinea
- Scientific and technical journal articles 69.76 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 4.10 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 38.77 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 38.77 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 29 (2021)
- Proportion of individuals using the Internet 18.8% (2024)
- Number of internet users 1.66 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 0.2326 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 24,600 (2024)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network 84.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in Papua New Guinea?
- Share of individuals using the internet in Papua New Guinea was 18.81 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 18.81 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 194th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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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