Digital Adoption in Papua New Guinea
18.8% internet use · EGDI rank 171 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Papua New Guinea, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Papua New Guinea is reported at 18.8% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Papua New Guinea | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 18.8% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Papua New Guinea | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | N/A | No comparable 2024 value |
Digital Government
Papua New Guinea ranked 171 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.3076 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.3076 |
| Global rank | 171 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Papua New Guinea vs. Region and World
This comparison uses the latest published World Bank/ITU headline observations available for Papua New Guinea, East Asia & Pacific and the world. It is contextual rather than a same-year league table because release years can differ.
| Indicator | Papua New Guinea | East Asia & Pacific | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 18.8% (2024) | 88% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 18.8% in 2024, compared with the latest East Asia & Pacific headline of 88%.
- A comparable 2024 Global Findex account-ownership value is unavailable, so no percentage is estimated.
- Papua New Guinea ranked 171st in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Papua New Guinea use the internet?
18.8% in 2024.
What is Papua New Guinea's UN E-Government ranking?
Papua New Guinea ranked 171 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3076.
How developed is digital government in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea ranked 171 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3076.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Papua New Guinea?
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.