Digital Adoption in Pakistan
57% internet use · EGDI rank 136 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Pakistan, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Pakistan is reported at 57% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Pakistan | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 57% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Pakistan | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 27.3% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Pakistan ranked 136 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.5096 and is classified in the High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.5096 |
| Global rank | 136 |
| EGDI group | High EGDI |
Pakistan vs. Region and World
This comparison uses the latest published World Bank/ITU headline observations available for Pakistan, South Asia and the world. It is contextual rather than a same-year league table because release years can differ.
| Indicator | Pakistan | South Asia | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 57% (2024) | 74% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 57% in 2024, compared with the latest South Asia headline of 74%.
- Account ownership was 27.3% in 2024, showing how formal financial access compares with connectivity.
- Pakistan ranked 136th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Pakistan use the internet?
57% in 2024.
What is Pakistan's UN E-Government ranking?
Pakistan ranked 136 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.5096.
How developed is digital government in Pakistan?
Pakistan ranked 136 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.5096.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Pakistan?
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.