Zimbabwe Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Zimbabwe's internet users was 46.76% in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 21.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's internet users stood at 46.76% in 2025, a rise of +8.34% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 46.76% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 154th globally.
Zimbabwe’s share of internet users rose from a recorded zero percent in 1990 to 46.76 percent in 2025, placing the country 154th in the world and marking an all‑time peak for the 32‑year series. The expansion reflects gradual infrastructure development and mobile broadband diffusion, yet Zimbabwe still lags behind its regional peers such as Comoros (47.15 percent) and Togo (46.16 percent). The modest gap with Cameroon (45.21 percent) suggests that further investment in network coverage and affordability could accelerate adoption. While the upward trajectory is clear, the pace remains modest compared with higher‑growth economies that have surpassed the 50 percent threshold. Continued liberalisation of the telecom sector, lower data costs and expanded fiber rollout are likely to sustain the increase, potentially moving Zimbabwe into the top‑150 bracket in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 49.99% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 46.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 46.76% | +8.34% | #154 |
| 2023 | 38.43% | +0.54% | #153 |
| 2022 | 37.89% | +0.79% | #153 |
| 2021 | 37.10% | +7.80% | #151 |
| 2020 | 29.30% | +2.71% | #154 |
| 2019 | 26.59% | +1.59% | #155 |
| 2018 | 25.00% | +0.60% | #148 |
| 2017 | 24.40% | +1.28% | #162 |
| 2016 | 23.12% | +0.38% | #154 |
| 2015 | 22.74% | +6.38% | #143 |
| 2014 | 16.36% | +0.86% | #154 |
| 2013 | 15.50% | +3.50% | #143 |
| 2012 | 12.00% | +3.60% | #150 |
| 2011 | 8.40% | +2.00% | #161 |
| 2010 | 6.40% | +2.40% | #160 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's internet users was 46.76% in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 21.7% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's internet users peaked at 46.76% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Zimbabwe was 0.00% in 1990.
Zimbabwe ranks 154th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zimbabwe's internet users is projected to reach 46.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 46.76%. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_internet-users,
title = {Zimbabwe Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}