Afghanistan Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Afghanistan's internet users was 17.36% in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Afghanistan's internet users stood at 17.36% in 2025, a decline of +0.35% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.36% by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 181st globally.
Afghanistan's internet users have grown significantly since the earliest recorded value of 0.00 in 1990, with the latest figure standing at 17.36 in 2025, ranking 181 globally. The country reached its all-time peak of 17.71 in 2023, before slightly declining to the current level. In comparison to its peers, Afghanistan's internet usage is higher than Burundi's 14.38, but lower than Malawi's 22.29 and Burkina Faso's 20.59. Chad has a similar level of internet usage at 17.07. The growth in internet users has been a positive trend for the country, but the slight decline from the peak in 2023 to 2025 may indicate a slowing pace. Looking ahead, an increase in investment in digital infrastructure and expansion of internet services to rural areas could potentially reverse this trend and drive further growth in internet usage in Afghanistan.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 17.39% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 17.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.36% | −0.35% | #181 |
| 2023 | 17.71% | +0.52% | #177 |
| 2022 | 17.19% | +0.68% | #176 |
| 2021 | 16.51% | −0.53% | #174 |
| 2020 | 17.05% | −0.55% | #173 |
| 2019 | 17.60% | +0.80% | #170 |
| 2018 | 16.80% | +3.30% | #159 |
| 2017 | 13.50% | +2.50% | #185 |
| 2016 | 11.00% | +2.74% | #184 |
| 2015 | 8.26% | +1.26% | #178 |
| 2014 | 7.00% | +1.10% | #175 |
| 2013 | 5.90% | +0.45% | #174 |
| 2012 | 5.45% | +0.45% | #172 |
| 2011 | 5.00% | +1.00% | #169 |
| 2010 | 4.00% | +0.45% | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's internet users was 17.36% in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's internet users peaked at 17.71% in 2023.
The lowest internet users in Afghanistan was 0.00% in 1990.
Afghanistan ranks 181st globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's internet users is projected to reach 17.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Afghanistan in 2025 was 17.36%. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_internet-users,
title = {Afghanistan Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}