Digital Adoption in Iraq
81.5% internet use · EGDI rank 148 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Iraq, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Iraq is reported at 81.5% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Iraq | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 81.5% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Iraq | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 30.2% | 2024 |
| Debit-card ownership, age 15+ | 23.8% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Iraq ranked 148 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.4572 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Iraq |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.4572 |
| Global rank | 148 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Iraq vs. Region and World
For the country comparison, Iraq 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 | Iraq | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 81.5% (2024) | 64% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use reached 81.5% in 2024, well above the latest regional aggregate.
- Only 30.2% of adults had an account and 23.8% owned a debit card in 2024.
- Iraq ranked 148th in the 2024 UN EGDI and remains in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Iraq use the internet?
81.5% in 2024.
What is Iraq's UN E-Government ranking?
Iraq ranked 148 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4572.
How developed is digital government in Iraq?
Iraq ranked 148 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4572.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Iraq?
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 Iraq 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.