In 2024, young people aged 15-24 in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) represented the highest share of internet usage, with 78 percent. Additionally, young individuals in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) had the second-highest internet usage at 52 percent, while those in Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) ranked last with 51 percent internet usage.
Age distribution of internet users in least developed and developing states worldwide as of 2024
Characteristic
15-24 years
25 years and older
Least developed countries (LDCs)
52%
31%
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC)
51%
37%
Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
78%
62%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Percentage of population31%31%37%37%62%62%52%52%51%51%78%78%15-24 years25 years and olderLeast developed countries (LDCs)Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC)Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
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