The statistic illustrates the countries with the lowest internet penetration rate as of 2016. During the survey period, it was found that 1.88 percent of individuals living in Somalia accessed the internet. Eritrea was ranked first with an internet penetration of 1.18 percent.
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The statistic illustrates the countries with the lowest internet penetration rate as of 2016. During the survey period, it was found that 1.88 percent of individuals living in Somalia accessed the internet. Eritrea was ranked first with an internet penetration of 1.18 percent.
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