10 Countries with the Lowest Internet Adoption Rates in the World, North Korea Tops the List
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According to a We Are Social report, North Korea had the lowest internet adoption rate globally as of January 2023, at just 0.01% of its total population.
South Sudan ranked second with a 7% internet adoption rate. Somalia followed in third place with 9.8% adoption.
Burundi was fourth (10.2% adoption rate) and the Central African Republic fifth (10.6%).
Globally, internet adoption reached 64.4% of the total global population of 8.01 billion as of January 2023.
Among the countries with the highest internet adoption rates were Ireland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, all boasting 99% adoption rates.
Indonesia recorded a 77% internet adoption rate, exceeding the global average.
Below is a list of the 10 countries with the lowest internet adoption rates worldwide as of January 2023:
1. North Korea: 0.01%
2. South Sudan: 7%
3. Somalia: 9.8%
4. Burundi: 10.2%
5. Central African Republic: 10.6%
6. Ethiopia: 16.7%
7. Chad: 17.9%
8. Afghanistan: 18.4%
9. Madagascar: 19.7%
10. Mozambique: 20.7%
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
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