Infrastructure
High confidenceInternet usage
46%
2022latest data
48
out of 100 — Emerging
+24.5% per year
5-year average trend
What this means
Share of population using the internet. Nepal's penetration was ~46% in 2023 — significant progress but a large gap remains, especially in rural areas.
Historical data & projections to 2040
2010–2022Current trend
976.49%
by 2040
Moderate reform (+25%)
1945.21%
by 2040
Aggressive reform (+50%)
3777.69%
by 2040
Stagnation (-50%)
226.12%
by 2040
Historical data
| Year | Value | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46% | ITU Telecommunications | Verified |
| 2020 | 45.4% | ITU Telecommunications | Verified |
| 2019 | 44.4% | ITU Telecommunications | Verified |
| 2018 | 42.8% | ITU Telecommunications | Verified |
| 2015 | 17% | ITU Telecommunications | Verified |
| 2010 | 6% | ITU Telecommunications | Verified |
At a glance
Developed country benchmark
95%
Nepal's 2040 target
75%
Progress to benchmark
48% of the way there
Direction
Higher is better
Data confidence
High confidenceRegional comparison
Nepal
46%
India
52%
Bangladesh
44%
SriLanka
49%
Benchmark95%