Internet use by country

What it measures

This indicator estimates the percentage of individuals who used the Internet from any location during the previous three months. Access may be through a computer, mobile phone or another device. It tracks the spread of Internet use, but not connection speed, quality, affordability, frequency of use or digital skills. It is also distinct from the share of households with a connection.

How to interpret it

A value of 94.1% indicates that roughly 94 out of every 100 people were considered Internet users under the period’s sources and estimates. Changes are shown in percentage points.

Key figures

Source

World Bank — World Development Indicators

World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), uri: https://datahub.itu.int/

Coverage

1990–2025 · 213 countries/territories

Common year

2024

Last downloaded

2026-09-12

Limitations

• Sources combine national surveys and estimates with different reference years and designs.
• Countries without a recent survey may have greater uncertainty.
• The definition measures use, not the quality or affordability of access.
• Methodological revisions can affect long-term comparisons.

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