Do most people in Pakistan have access to technology?

According to a report by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the internet penetration rate in Pakistan was 43.8% in 2020. This means that out of the total population of Pakistan, about 43.8% have access to the internet.

Mobile phone usage

The PTA report also states that the mobile phone penetration rate in Pakistan was 78.5% in 2020. This means that out of the total population of Pakistan, about 78.5% have access to a mobile phone.

Smartphone usage

The PTA report does not provide a specific figure for smartphone usage in Pakistan, but it does state that the number of smartphone users in the country has been increasing steadily in recent years. In 2018, the PTA estimated that there were around 50 million smartphone users in Pakistan. This number is expected to have increased significantly since then.

Overall, it is estimated that around 43.8% of Pakistan's population has access to the internet and 78.5% have access to a mobile phone. The number of smartphone users in the country is also increasing steadily.

However, it is important to note that there are significant disparities in access to technology across Pakistan. For example, internet penetration is much lower in rural areas than in urban areas. Additionally, many people in Pakistan cannot afford to purchase a smartphone or pay for internet access.