Digital Adoption in Ethiopia
22% internet use · EGDI rank 169 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Ethiopia, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Ethiopia is reported at 22% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Ethiopia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 22% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Ethiopia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership: women age 15+ | 41.6% | 2024 |
| Account ownership: men age 15+ | 56.5% | 2024 |
| Debit-card ownership, age 15+ | 12.8% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Ethiopia ranked 169 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.3111 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.3111 |
| Global rank | 169 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Ethiopia vs. Region and World
For the country comparison, Ethiopia 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. Across the indicators, treat missing observations explicitly rather than filling gaps with estimates.
| Indicator | Ethiopia | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 22% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 22% in 2024, below the latest Sub-Saharan African aggregate.
- Findex shows substantially broader account access than debit-card ownership, especially as mobile-led finance expands.
- Ethiopia ranked 169th in the 2024 UN EGDI, leaving digital government as a major development area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Ethiopia use the internet?
22% in 2024.
What is Ethiopia's UN E-Government ranking?
Ethiopia ranked 169 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3111.
How developed is digital government in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia ranked 169 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3111.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Ethiopia?
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.
Global Findex 2024 account ownership and financial-access indicators.
Household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators, with source years shown alongside the figures.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.