Digital Adoption in Iran
85.3% internet use · EGDI rank 101 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Iran, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Iran is reported at 85.3% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Iran | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 85.3% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Iran | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 91.1% | 2024 |
| Debit-card ownership, age 15+ | 89.1% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Iran ranked 101 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.6564 and is classified in the High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Iran |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.6564 |
| Global rank | 101 |
| EGDI group | High EGDI |
Iran vs. Region and World
Iran is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world.
| Indicator | Iran | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 85.3% (2024) | 64% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use reached 85.3% in 2024, well above the latest MENAAP regional aggregate.
- Account ownership was 91.1% and debit-card ownership 89.1% in 2024.
- Iran ranked 101st in the 2024 UN EGDI and remains in the High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Iran use the internet?
85.3% in 2024.
What is Iran's UN E-Government ranking?
Iran ranked 101 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.6564.
How developed is digital government in Iran?
Iran ranked 101 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.6564.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Iran?
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.
2024 account-ownership data for Iran from Global Findex.
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.