Tanzania Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Tanzania's internet users was 32.62% in 2025, ranked 168th globally. This represents a 12.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's internet users stood at 32.62% in 2025, a rise of +3.56% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.62% by 2025. Tanzania ranked 168th globally.
Tanzania's Internet user base has experienced significant growth over the three-decade period from 1990 to 2025. With an all-time peak of 32.62 million users in 2025, the country has made substantial progress in expanding its digital infrastructure. Notably, Tanzania's Internet penetration has surpassed that of its peer countries, including Somalia, where the figure stands at 36.30 million users. In comparison to Zambia, another African nation with a similar economic profile, Tanzania's Internet user base has slightly outpaced Zambia's 32.38 million users. The growth, however, has been incremental, with the country's first recorded Internet users emerging in 1990. Since then, the user base has expanded steadily, albeit slowly, reaching a milestone of 32.62 million users in 2025. Looking forward, a sustained investment in digital infrastructure and a stable economic environment could further accelerate Tanzania's Internet growth, potentially propelling it to surpass some of its regional peers in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 35.55% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 32.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.62% | +3.56% | #168 |
| 2023 | 29.06% | +6.96% | #166 |
| 2022 | 22.10% | +3.07% | #170 |
| 2021 | 19.03% | +1.26% | #169 |
| 2020 | 17.77% | +1.18% | #171 |
| 2019 | 16.59% | +1.10% | #173 |
| 2018 | 15.49% | +1.03% | #162 |
| 2017 | 14.46% | +0.96% | #183 |
| 2016 | 13.50% | +3.50% | #178 |
| 2015 | 10.00% | +3.00% | #175 |
| 2014 | 7.00% | +2.60% | #177 |
| 2013 | 4.40% | +0.45% | #184 |
| 2012 | 3.95% | +0.75% | #183 |
| 2011 | 3.20% | +0.30% | #183 |
| 2010 | 2.90% | +0.50% | #178 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's internet users was 32.62% in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 12.2% increase from the previous year.
Tanzania's internet users peaked at 32.62% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Tanzania was 0.00% in 1990.
Tanzania ranks 168th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's internet users is projected to reach 32.62% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Tanzania in 2025 was 32.62%. This ranks 168th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_internet-users,
title = {Tanzania Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}