Digital Adoption in Niger
16% internet use · EGDI rank 187 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Niger, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Niger is reported at 16% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Niger | 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 | Niger | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 14.8% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Niger ranked 187 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.2116 and is classified in the Low group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Niger |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.2116 |
| Global rank | 187 |
| EGDI group | Low EGDI |
Niger vs. Region and World
This comparison uses the latest published World Bank/ITU headline observations available for Niger, Sub-Saharan Africa and the world. It is contextual rather than a same-year league table because release years can differ.
| Indicator | Niger | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 16% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 16% in 2024, compared with the latest Sub-Saharan Africa headline of 36%.
- Account ownership was 14.8% in 2024, showing how formal financial access compares with connectivity.
- Niger ranked 187th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Low group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Niger use the internet?
16% in 2024.
What is Niger's UN E-Government ranking?
Niger ranked 187 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.2116.
How developed is digital government in Niger?
Niger ranked 187 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.2116.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Niger?
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.
Financial-inclusion indicators, with missing observations left unavailable rather than estimated.
EGDI score, group and rank where the economy is included in the 193-member-state ranking.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.