Malawi: internet penetration

In 2019, 9.9 percent of the population in Malawi accessed the internet, up from 0.13 percent in 2000. In 2022, Malawi's estimated population amounted to approximately 22 million inhabitants.

Percentage of population using the internet in Malawi from 2000 to 2019

Characteristic	Percentage of individuals using the internet
2019	9.9%
2018	8%
2017	7%
2016	6.3%
2013	5.05%
2010	2.26%
2009	1.07%
2008	0.7%
2007	0.97%
2006	0.43%
2004	0.35%
2002	0.22%
2000	0.13%

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Release date

September 2022

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Region

Africa

Survey time period

2000 to 2019

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Release date is the date of access.

The source indicated that the data refers to the proportion of individuals who used the Internet from any location in the last three months. Access can be via a fixed or mobile network.

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