Share of individuals using the internet in Syria
Syria: Share of individuals using the internet was 33.77 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Share of individuals using the internet in Syria, 1990–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of individuals using the internet in Syria is 33.77, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 141.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in Syria peaked at 33.77 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Syria ranks 177th 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 | 0.022 | 0 | 0.124 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.66 | 0.1817 | 17.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.79 | 20.7 | 33.77 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More science & technology data for Syria
- Scientific and technical journal articles 645.85 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 17.57 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 71.22 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 71.22 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 20 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 102 (2021)
- Number of internet users 6.61 million (2018)
- Broadband penetration by country 6.86 (2023)
- Landline internet subscriptions 1.62 million (2023)
- Landline internet subscriptions per 100 people by speed 6.86 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in Syria?
- Share of individuals using the internet in Syria was 33.77 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 33.77 in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Syria rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- Syria ranks 177th out of 208 countries with data for 2018.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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