Digital Adoption in Afghanistan
16% internet use · EGDI rank 188 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Afghanistan, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Afghanistan is reported at 16% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Afghanistan | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 16% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Afghanistan | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 9.65% | 2021 |
Digital Government
Afghanistan ranked 188 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.2083 and is classified in the Low group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.2083 |
| Global rank | 188 |
| EGDI group | Low EGDI |
Afghanistan vs. Region and World
Data note:
| Indicator | Afghanistan | Asia | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 16% (2024) | , | 71.2% (2024) |
Key Takeaways
- The connectivity headline is the most useful starting point here. 16% of the population used the internet in 2024, making connectivity the clearest baseline for assessing Afghanistan's digital reach.
- Afghanistan ranks 188th globally in the UN's 2024 e-government assessment, with an EGDI score of 0.2083.
- Account ownership is reported at 9.65% for 2021, while digital-payment behavior is kept separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Afghanistan use the internet?
16% in 2024.
What is Afghanistan's UN E-Government ranking?
Afghanistan ranked 188 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.2083.
How developed is digital government in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan ranked 188 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.2083.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Afghanistan?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
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Data note: When comparing Afghanistan with regional or global figures, use the year printed beside each value because collection periods can differ.
Data note: No missing Afghanistan value is estimated on this page; an unavailable observation remains clearly identified until a comparable source is published.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.