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Internet penetration divide between developed and least developed countries

The difference in Internet penetration rates between developed economies and least developed countries.

Unit Percent Industry Telecommunications

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2017–2021
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Verification 2 verified data points Verified 17 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Internet penetration divide between developed and least developed countries

Global, 2017 to 2021

2 observations · 2017 to 2021
Internet penetration divide between developed and least developed countriesInternet penetration divide between developed and least developed countries. 2 observations from 2017 to 2021, ranging from 63% to 66%. Latest value 63% (2021). % 0 20 40 60 80 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 66% 63%
Internet penetration divide between developed and least developed countriesInternet penetration divide between developed and least developed countries. 2 observations from 2017 to 2021, ranging from 63% to 66%. Latest value 63% (2021). % 0 20 40 60 80 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 66% 63%
Internet penetration divide between developed and least developed countriesInternet penetration divide between developed and least developed countries. 2 observations from 2017 to 2021, ranging from 63% to 66%. Latest value 63% (2021). % 0 20 40 60 80 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 66% 63%
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Internet penetration divide between developed and least developed countries
Period Type Value
2017 Actual 66%
2021 Actual 63%
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Internet penetration divide between developed and least developed countries: every record, grouped by region, newest first.
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Global 2 records
2021 63% ITU · 15 Nov 2021 actual
2017 66% ITU · 15 Nov 2021 actual

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