Share of individuals using the internet in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Share of individuals using the internet was 54.59 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of individuals using the internet in Sri Lanka, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of individuals using the internet in Sri Lanka is 54.59, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and up 419.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in Sri Lanka peaked at 54.59 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Sri Lanka 156th 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 | 0.1241 | 0 | 0.348 | 7 |
| 2000s | 2.43 | 0.6474 | 5.87 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.73 | 6.91 | 32.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.95 | 36.18 | 54.59 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More science & technology data for Sri Lanka
- Scientific and technical journal articles 2,322 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 30.62 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 132.55 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 132.55 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 273 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 266 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2022)
- Number of internet users 10.09 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 8.47 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 1.96 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in Sri Lanka?
- Share of individuals using the internet in Sri Lanka was 54.59 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 54.59 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- Sri Lanka ranks 156th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 419.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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