Digital Adoption in Sudan
18.6% internet use · EGDI rank 178 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Sudan, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Sudan is reported at 18.6% for 2017. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Sudan | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 18.6% | 2017 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Sudan | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 15.27% | 2014 |
Digital Government
Sudan ranked 178 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.2759 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Sudan |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.2759 |
| Global rank | 178 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Sudan vs. Region and World
Sudan is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world.
| Indicator | Sudan | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 18.6% | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- The published value gives the first point of reference for digital access. Internet use is shown at 18.6% for 2017, following the direct ITU DataHub country observation.
- No comparable 2024 Global Findex account-ownership percentage is available, so no value is estimated.
- Sudan ranked 178th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Sudan use the internet?
18.6% in 2017.
What is Sudan's UN E-Government ranking?
Sudan ranked 178 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.2759.
How developed is digital government in Sudan?
Sudan ranked 178 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.2759.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Sudan?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
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The published value gives the first point of reference for digital access. Headline internet use for Sudan: 18.6% in 2017, using the direct ITU DataHub country observation. Other telecom indicators keep their own published source years. ITU DataHub
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 Sudan with regional or global figures, use the year printed beside each value because collection periods can differ.