Iraq Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Iraq's internet users was 104.63% in 2025, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 28.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Iraq's internet users stood at 104.63% in 2025, a rise of +22.90% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 104.63% by 2025. Iraq ranked 7th globally.
Iraq’s share of internet users rose from zero in 1990 to 104.63 per 100 people in 2025, positioning the country seventh globally and surpassing peers such as Ireland (103.15) and Brunei Darussalam (101.68). The zero‑point baseline reflects the absence of widespread connectivity during the early 1990s, a period marked by sanctions and infrastructural collapse, while the all‑time peak in 2025 illustrates the cumulative impact of liberalised telecom policy, private investment and expansive mobile broadband roll‑outs after 2003. Over the 25‑year coverage span, annual growth accelerated after 2010, coinciding with the introduction of 4G services and the proliferation of low‑cost smartphones, which together compressed the digital divide. Despite the rapid ascent, the trajectory could be altered by macro‑economic volatility, regulatory shifts or renewed conflict, which would likely dampen subscription growth and slow the pace of digital inclusion.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 114.61% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 104.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 104.63% | +22.90% | #7 |
| 2023 | 81.73% | +3.01% | #90 |
| 2022 | 78.72% | +13.71% | #91 |
| 2021 | 65.00% | +11.32% | #122 |
| 2020 | 53.68% | +9.35% | #130 |
| 2019 | 44.33% | +10.43% | #131 |
| 2018 | 33.90% | −15.46% | #135 |
| 2017 | 49.36% | +29.46% | #124 |
| 2016 | 19.90% | +4.70% | #164 |
| 2015 | 15.20% | +3.55% | #162 |
| 2014 | 11.65% | +2.45% | #166 |
| 2013 | 9.20% | +2.10% | #164 |
| 2012 | 7.10% | +2.10% | #167 |
| 2011 | 5.00% | +2.50% | #171 |
| 2010 | 2.50% | +1.44% | #181 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq 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
Iraq's internet users was 104.63% in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 28.0% increase from the previous year.
Iraq's internet users peaked at 104.63% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Iraq was 0.00% in 1990.
Iraq ranks 7th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iraq's internet users is projected to reach 104.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Iraq in 2025 was 104.63%. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_internet-users,
title = {Iraq Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}