Digital Adoption in Bangladesh
53.4% internet use · EGDI rank 100 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Bangladesh, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Bangladesh is reported at 53.4% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Bangladesh | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 53.4% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Bangladesh | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Banks initially offering TakaPay | 9 | 2024 |
| Debit-card ownership, age 15+ | 7.7% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Bangladesh ranked 100 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.6570 and is classified in the High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.6570 |
| Global rank | 100 |
| EGDI group | High EGDI |
Bangladesh vs. Region and World
Bangladesh is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Bangladesh | South Asia | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 53.4% (2024) | 68% (2025) | 72.8% (2024) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use reached 53.4% in 2024, leaving substantial headroom for basic connectivity growth.
- Bangladesh is building interoperable payment rails such as NPSB, BanglaQR and TakaPay alongside its large mobile-financial-services market.
- Its EGDI score improved to 0.6570, but rank 100 shows digital government still has room to catch up with leading Asian systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Bangladesh use the internet?
53.4% in 2024.
What is Bangladesh's UN E-Government ranking?
Bangladesh ranked 100 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.6570.
How developed is digital government in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh ranked 100 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.6570.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Bangladesh?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Official overview of NPSB, BanglaQR, mobile financial services and TakaPay.
2024 household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators where available.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.