Uganda Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Uganda's internet users was 13.05% in 2025, ranked 184th globally. This represents a 45.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Uganda's internet users stood at 13.05% in 2025, a rise of +4.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.05% by 2025. Uganda ranked 184th globally.
Uganda’s share of internet users has risen from a zero baseline in 1990 to 13.05 percent in 2025, placing the country 184th in the world and marking a steady expansion over 29 years. The all‑time peak of 15.25 percent was reached in 2023, indicating that the recent increase has begun to level off after two decades of rapid adoption. Compared with regional peers, Uganda trails Burundi’s 14.38 percent and Chad’s 17.07 percent, suggesting that infrastructure constraints and affordability issues continue to limit diffusion relative to neighboring markets. The early years of the 1990s saw no internet penetration, reflecting the global lag in digital rollout, while the post‑2000 period saw accelerated growth as mobile networks expanded and policy reforms lowered entry barriers. Continued investment in broadband infrastructure, coupled with competitive pricing and digital literacy programmes, will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and close the gap with peer countries in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 14.72% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 13.89% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.05% | +4.10% | #184 |
| 2024 | 8.95% | −6.30% | #49 |
| 2023 | 15.25% | +4.13% | #179 |
| 2022 | 11.12% | +1.12% | #181 |
| 2021 | 10.00% | +2.60% | #180 |
| 2020 | 7.40% | +1.50% | #185 |
| 2016 | 5.90% | +0.10% | #193 |
| 2015 | 5.80% | +0.40% | #189 |
| 2014 | 5.40% | +0.30% | #189 |
| 2013 | 5.10% | +0.30% | #177 |
| 2012 | 4.80% | +0.20% | #177 |
| 2011 | 4.60% | +0.30% | #175 |
| 2010 | 4.30% | +0.20% | #167 |
| 2009 | 4.10% | +0.22% | #160 |
| 2008 | 3.88% | +0.21% | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's internet users was 13.05% in 2025. Ranked 184th globally. This represents a 45.8% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's internet users peaked at 15.25% in 2023.
The lowest internet users in Uganda was 0.00% in 1990.
Uganda ranks 184th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's internet users is projected to reach 13.05% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Uganda in 2025 was 13.05%. This ranks 184th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_internet-users,
title = {Uganda Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}