Pakistan Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Pakistan's internet users was 32.15% in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 17.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's internet users stood at 32.15% in 2025, a rise of +4.78% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.15% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 170th globally.
Pakistan's internet user base has exhibited a steady growth pattern since its inception in 1990, when the figure stood at 0.00. The country has made significant strides in expanding internet access, with the number of users reaching 32.15 in 2025, representing its highest point. This growth trajectory is in line with several of its regional counterparts, with Zambia boasting a slightly higher figure of 32.38 users in 2025. In contrast, Pakistan's internet user base has not yet surpassed that of its peer countries such as Tanzania, where the number of users stood at 32.62 in the same year. Notably, Pakistan's internet penetration has been a slow and gradual process, with the country taking nearly three decades to reach its current user base. Looking ahead, a sustained investment in digital infrastructure and expansion of internet services to rural areas may help propel Pakistan's internet user base past that of its regional peers, thereby further bridging the digital divide in the country.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 34.74% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 32.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.15% | +4.78% | #170 |
| 2023 | 27.38% | +3.17% | #167 |
| 2022 | 24.21% | +2.80% | #167 |
| 2021 | 21.41% | +2.48% | #167 |
| 2020 | 18.93% | +1.86% | #170 |
| 2019 | 17.07% | +1.73% | #171 |
| 2018 | 15.34% | +1.56% | #163 |
| 2017 | 13.78% | +1.39% | #184 |
| 2016 | 12.39% | +1.39% | #180 |
| 2015 | 11.00% | +1.00% | #170 |
| 2014 | 10.00% | +1.00% | #171 |
| 2013 | 9.00% | +0.90% | #165 |
| 2012 | 8.10% | +0.10% | #162 |
| 2011 | 8.00% | +0.00% | #162 |
| 2010 | 8.00% | +0.50% | #148 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's internet users was 32.15% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 17.5% increase from the previous year.
Pakistan's internet users peaked at 32.15% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Pakistan was 0.00% in 1990.
Pakistan ranks 170th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's internet users is projected to reach 32.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Pakistan in 2025 was 32.15%. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_internet-users,
title = {Pakistan Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}