Equatorial Guinea Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Equatorial Guinea's internet users was 67.24% in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 11.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Equatorial Guinea's internet users stood at 67.24% in 2025, a rise of +6.87% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.24% by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 138th globally.
Equatorial Guinea’s share of the population using the internet rose from a recorded zero percent in 1990 to 67.24 percent in 2025, the highest level observed over the 28‑year span and placing the country 138th in the world. The rapid expansion reflects substantial investment in telecommunications infrastructure and the liberalisation of the sector that began in the early 2000s, yet the nation still lags slightly behind its regional peer Djibouti, which recorded 68.19 percent, and is marginally above Eswatini’s 66.76 percent. The steep climb from virtually no connectivity to two‑thirds of the population within three decades is comparable to the acceleration seen in other low‑income economies such as Nepal, where internet penetration reached 69.39 percent. While the upward trajectory suggests continued diffusion of mobile broadband and affordability improvements, sustaining growth will depend on expanding rural network coverage, enhancing digital literacy and maintaining policy stability to avoid any reversal of the recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 69.92% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 67.24% | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.24% | +6.87% | #138 |
| 2023 | 60.37% | +1.02% | #133 |
| 2022 | 59.34% | +0.63% | #132 |
| 2021 | 58.72% | +3.72% | #131 |
| 2020 | 55.00% | +5.87% | #125 |
| 2019 | 49.13% | +22.89% | #125 |
| 2017 | 26.24% | +2.46% | #156 |
| 2016 | 23.78% | +2.46% | #152 |
| 2015 | 21.32% | +2.46% | #150 |
| 2014 | 18.86% | +2.46% | #143 |
| 2013 | 16.40% | +2.46% | #140 |
| 2012 | 13.94% | +2.44% | #144 |
| 2011 | 11.50% | +5.50% | #146 |
| 2010 | 6.00% | +3.87% | #162 |
| 2009 | 2.13% | +0.31% | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Equatorial Guinea's internet users was 67.24% in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 11.4% increase from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's internet users peaked at 67.24% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Equatorial Guinea was 0.00% in 1990.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 138th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Equatorial Guinea's internet users is projected to reach 67.24% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 67.24%. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_equatorial-guinea_internet-users,
title = {Equatorial Guinea Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/equatorial-guinea/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}