Zambia Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Zambia's internet users was 32.38% in 2025, ranked 169th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Zambia's internet users stood at 32.38% in 2025, a decline of +0.62% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.38% by 2025. Zambia ranked 169th globally.
Zambia’s share of the population using the internet has risen from zero in 1990 to 32.38 percent in 2025, placing the country 169th in the world and just below Tanzania’s 32.62 percent and Pakistan’s 32.15 percent. The all‑time peak of 33.00 percent was recorded in 2023, indicating that growth has largely plateaued over the past two years. The expansion reflects gradual improvements in mobile broadband penetration and the rollout of fiber‑optic infrastructure, yet the modest increase since the early 2020s suggests that affordability and network coverage remain constraints. Compared with regional peers such as Tanzania, Zambia’s internet adoption lags slightly, while remaining well above the levels seen in Guinea (27.91 percent). Continued investment in last‑mile connectivity and reductions in data costs will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and move the country beyond the current ceiling.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 34.29% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 32.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.38% | −0.62% | #169 |
| 2023 | 33.00% | +18.00% | #162 |
| 2022 | 15.00% | −17.50% | #178 |
| 2021 | 32.50% | +8.00% | #157 |
| 2020 | 24.50% | +5.80% | #161 |
| 2019 | 18.70% | +4.40% | #167 |
| 2018 | 14.30% | +2.10% | #165 |
| 2017 | 12.20% | +1.90% | #188 |
| 2016 | 10.30% | +1.50% | #185 |
| 2015 | 8.80% | +2.30% | #177 |
| 2014 | 6.50% | +1.70% | #180 |
| 2013 | 4.80% | +0.70% | #181 |
| 2012 | 4.10% | +0.60% | #181 |
| 2011 | 3.50% | +0.50% | #181 |
| 2010 | 3.00% | +0.50% | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zambia 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
Zambia's internet users was 32.38% in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Zambia's internet users peaked at 33.00% in 2023.
The lowest internet users in Zambia was 0.00% in 1990.
Zambia ranks 169th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zambia's internet users is projected to reach 32.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Zambia in 2025 was 32.38%. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zambia_internet-users,
title = {Zambia Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}