Syrian Arab Republic Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's internet users was 34.65% in 2019, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2019.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's internet users stood at 34.65% in 2019, a rise of +0.88% from 2018. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 146th globally.
Internet penetration in the Syrian Arab Republic has remained modest, reaching 34.65 percent of the population in 2019, which placed the country 146th in the world. The indicator shows a flat trajectory from its recorded inception in 1990, when usage was effectively nil, to an all‑time peak that coincides with the latest data point in 2019. The lowest recorded level of 0.00 percent occurred in 1996, reflecting the absence of widespread connectivity during the early years of the internet’s diffusion. Compared with peers of similar rank, Syria’s figure is slightly lower than Côte d’Ivoire’s 36.29 percent and marginally above Nepal’s 33.34 percent, underscoring a regional gap that persists despite gradual expansion. The 30‑year coverage suggests limited acceleration, likely constrained by infrastructural and political challenges that have impeded faster adoption. If investments in broadband infrastructure and regulatory reforms accelerate, the upward trend could gain momentum, pushing the penetration rate beyond the current plateau in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 34.65% | +0.88% | #146 |
| 2018 | 33.77% | +1.07% | #136 |
| 2017 | 32.70% | +0.83% | #147 |
| 2016 | 31.87% | +1.89% | #135 |
| 2015 | 29.98% | +1.89% | #130 |
| 2014 | 28.09% | +1.89% | #129 |
| 2013 | 26.20% | +1.90% | #126 |
| 2012 | 24.30% | +1.80% | #123 |
| 2011 | 22.50% | +1.80% | #125 |
| 2010 | 20.70% | +3.40% | #119 |
| 2009 | 17.30% | +3.30% | #116 |
| 2008 | 14.00% | +2.50% | #116 |
| 2007 | 11.50% | +3.67% | #114 |
| 2006 | 7.83% | +2.18% | #118 |
| 2005 | 5.65% | +1.33% | #126 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's internet users was 34.65% in 2019. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's internet users peaked at 34.65% in 2019.
The lowest internet users in Syrian Arab Republic was 0.00% in 1990.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 146th globally in internet users as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The internet users of Syrian Arab Republic in 2019 was 34.65%. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_internet-users,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}