Timor-Leste Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Timor-Leste's internet users was 38.53% in 2025, ranked 166th globally. This represents a 13.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Timor-Leste's internet users stood at 38.53% in 2025, a rise of +4.51% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.53% by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 166th globally.
Timor‑Leste’s share of the population using the internet has risen from zero in 2002, when the country recorded an all‑time trough of 0.00 percent, to 38.53 percent in 2025, the highest level observed over the 22‑year coverage period and placing it 166th globally. This rapid expansion mirrors the gains of regional peers such as Kenya, where internet penetration reached 38.83 percent, and exceeds the 36.30 percent recorded in Somalia, Fed. Rep. The growth reflects expanding mobile broadband infrastructure and government initiatives to improve digital inclusion, yet the country remains below the global average and lags behind many Southeast Asian neighbours. Continued investment in fiber networks and affordable data plans could accelerate adoption, potentially moving Timor‑Leste into the top‑150 bracket in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 39.98% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 38.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 38.53% | +4.51% | #166 |
| 2023 | 34.02% | −0.49% | #161 |
| 2022 | 34.51% | −0.53% | #157 |
| 2021 | 35.04% | +3.03% | #154 |
| 2020 | 32.01% | +4.01% | #152 |
| 2019 | 28.00% | +0.40% | #154 |
| 2018 | 27.60% | +3.40% | #146 |
| 2017 | 24.20% | +3.00% | #164 |
| 2016 | 21.20% | +2.60% | #159 |
| 2015 | 18.60% | +1.10% | #154 |
| 2014 | 17.50% | +6.50% | #148 |
| 2013 | 11.00% | +4.00% | #160 |
| 2012 | 7.00% | +3.00% | #168 |
| 2011 | 4.00% | +1.00% | #179 |
| 2010 | 3.00% | +1.00% | #176 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's internet users was 38.53% in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 13.3% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's internet users peaked at 38.53% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Timor-Leste was 0.00% in 1990.
Timor-Leste ranks 166th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Timor-Leste's internet users is projected to reach 38.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 38.53%. This ranks 166th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_internet-users,
title = {Timor-Leste Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}