Digital Adoption in Uganda
9% internet use · EGDI rank 150 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Uganda, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Uganda is reported at 9% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Uganda | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 9% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Uganda | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 72.83% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Uganda ranked 150 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.4464 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Uganda |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.4464 |
| Global rank | 150 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Uganda vs. Region and World
Years are displayed explicitly because country and aggregate series can update on different schedules; this is context, not a same-year league table. The reference year is shown with the value.
| Indicator | Uganda | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 9% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use is reported at 9% for 2024.
- Account ownership was 72.83% in 2024.
- Uganda ranked 150th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Uganda use the internet?
9% in 2024.
What is Uganda's UN E-Government ranking?
Uganda ranked 150 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4464.
How developed is digital government in Uganda?
Uganda ranked 150 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4464.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Uganda?
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
Latest published internet-use observation and source year.
Financial-inclusion indicators from the cited source.
EGDI score, group and rank for UN member states in the survey.
Reference years are shown with each indicator.