Papua New Guinea: Internet users

The latest value from 2024 is 18.81 percent, an increase from 18.56 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 72.51 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1990 to 2024 is 5.84 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 18.81 percent was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The internet users in Papua New Guinea and other countries are presented as the percent of people who have access to the internet either at home, at work, or in public spaces.

Definition: Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.