Internet Access in Zimbabwe: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)
Updated October 2026 · ⬇ download this dataset (CSV) · methodology
In the 2020s, internet access in Zimbabwe stands at 29 % — ranking #154 of 157 countries. In 1900 it was 0 %. (Source: ITU / World Bank, compiled by MYRIAD)
The story of internet access in Zimbabwe is one of profound transformation, where the absence of digital connectivity once defined daily life. For centuries, the estimate remained at 0, shaping the reality of those born during this time. The threshold finally shifted in the 1990s with 0.25, marking the beginning of a new era.
As the decades unfold, the trajectory of internet access becomes clear, with each incremental gain outlining a changing horizon. The 2000s saw 0.5, followed by 14.75 in the 2010s, and 29 in the 2020s, ranking #154 of 157 countries. Projections anticipate continued growth, with 32 in the 2030s, 35 in the 2040s, and beyond. This transformation signals a shift in the boundaries of information, technology, and global participation.
As you consider your place within this narrative, the contrast between Zimbabwe's journey and world trends becomes apparent. With internet access standing at 29, nearly a third of the population now shares a digital bridge to the wider world. To explore how your life fits into the broader tapestry of human experience, compute your own parallel lives on MYRIAD.
🇿🇼 Share of people using the internet. For Zimbabwe, the story across three centuries is below — every value is a statistical fact about the lives actually lived there.
Decade by decade
| Decade | Internet Access (%) |
|---|---|
| 1800s estimate | 0 |
| 1810s estimate | 0 |
| 1820s estimate | 0 |
| 1830s estimate | 0 |
| 1840s estimate | 0 |
| 1850s estimate | 0 |
| 1860s estimate | 0 |
| 1870s estimate | 0 |
| 1880s estimate | 0 |
| 1890s estimate | 0 |
| 1900s estimate | 0 |
| 1910s estimate | 0 |
| 1920s estimate | 0 |
| 1930s estimate | 0 |
| 1940s estimate | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0.25 |
| 2000s | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14.75 |
| 2020s | 29 |
| 2030s projection | 32 |
| 2040s projection | 35 |
| 2050s projection | 38 |
| 2060s projection | 41 |
| 2070s projection | 44 |
| 2080s projection | 47 |
| 2090s projection | 50 |
| 2100s projection | 53 |
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Questions people ask
What is the Internet Access in Zimbabwe today?
29 % in the 2020s (ITU / World Bank).
How much did Internet Access in Zimbabwe change since 1950?
Reliable 1950s data is not available for this series.
Where does Zimbabwe rank worldwide?
#154 of 157 countries covered by MYRIAD in the 2020s.