# The index of people using the internet (**percentage of the population**)
The index of people using the internet (**percentage of the population**) measures the **percentage of individuals** who have **used the internet** from **any location** within the **last three months**.
This indicator helps assess the level of **digital inclusion** among the population and **access to information and communication technologies (ICT)**.
The **graph** shows the **percentage of people using the internet** in five Arab countries over ten years from **2012 to 2021**.
Countries included:
- United Arab Emirates
- Bahrain
- Lebanon
- Jordan
- Egypt
Countries such as the **UAE** and **Bahrain** exhibit **high internet usage rates** throughout the specified years.
