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.
In 2020, 19.8 percent of the population in Zambia accessed the internet, up from 4.1 percent in 2012. Zambia has a population of around 15 million people and contrary to most countries around the world, the population remains predominantly rural.
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ITU. (September 13, 2022). Percentage of population using the internet in Zambia from 2000 to 2020 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from /statistics/640145/zambia-internet-penetration/
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