Digital Adoption in Palestine
87% internet use · EGDI rank N/A
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Palestine, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Palestine is reported at 87% for 2023. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Palestine | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 87% | 2023 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Palestine | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 39.6% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Palestine ranked N/A of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of N/A.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Palestine |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | N/A |
| Global rank | N/A |
| EGDI status | Not ranked |
Palestine vs. Region and World
This comparison uses the latest published World Bank/ITU headline observations available for Palestine, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan and the world. It is contextual rather than a same-year league table because release years can differ.
| Indicator | Palestine | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 87% (2023) | 64% (2023) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 87% in 2023, compared with the latest Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan headline of 64%.
- Account ownership was 39.6% in 2024, showing how formal financial access compares with connectivity.
- No UN EGDI score or rank is assigned because Palestine is outside the survey's 193-member-state ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Palestine use the internet?
87% in 2023.
What is Palestine's UN E-Government ranking?
Palestine ranked N/A of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of N/A.
How developed is digital government in Palestine?
Palestine ranked N/A of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of N/A.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Palestine?
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: No missing Palestine value is estimated on this page; an unavailable observation remains clearly identified until a comparable source is published.