Digital Adoption in Somalia
28% internet use · EGDI rank 191 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Somalia, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Somalia is reported at 28% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Somalia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 28% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Somalia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 38.66% | 2014 |
Digital Government
Somalia ranked 191 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.1468 and is classified in the Low group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Somalia |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.1468 |
| Global rank | 191 |
| EGDI group | Low EGDI |
Somalia vs. Region and World
For the country comparison, Somalia 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 | Somalia | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 28% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 28% in 2024, compared with the latest Sub-Saharan Africa headline of 36%.
- No comparable 2024 Global Findex account-ownership percentage is available, so no value is estimated.
- Somalia ranked 191st in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Low group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Somalia use the internet?
28% in 2024.
What is Somalia's UN E-Government ranking?
Somalia ranked 191 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.1468.
How developed is digital government in Somalia?
Somalia ranked 191 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.1468.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Somalia?
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.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: When comparing Somalia with regional or global figures, use the year printed beside each value because collection periods can differ.