Internet use in the UK annual estimates by age, sex, disability, ethnic group, economic activity and geographical location, including confidence intervals.

The number of internet users in Mexico was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 19.1 million users (+17.06 percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the number of users is estimated to reach 131.05 million users and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the number of internet users of was continuously increasing over the past years.Depicted is the estimated number of individuals in the country or region at hand, that use the internet. As the datasource clarifies, connection quality and usage frequency are distinct aspects, not taken into account here.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

The number of internet users globally will grow to 5.3 billion by 2023, according to the source. The compound annual growth rate for the whole period from 2018 to 2023 is six percent. The fastest expected growth from this period was in 2019, with 300 million new internet users and a growth rate of 7.7 percent from 2018.

As of 2024, internet penetration in Europe was the highest among the world regions, growing from nearly 60 percent in 2009 to 91 percent in the latest measured year. Internet use in Africa was the lowest worldwide, at 38 percent. As of the same year, the total global internet reach translated to an estimated 4.9 billion internet users worldwide. Europe digital dominance Europe remains the most connected region globally, with steady growth in internet usage. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of internet users rose by 3 percent, and projected to reach 800 million by 2029. As of October 2024, Northern Europe was the first region worldwide by internet penetration, accounting for 97.5 percent penetration rate, while four of the six countries with the highest internet penetration rate worldwide are European, which highlights the region's dominance. Africa’s digital growth Internet use in Africa continues to grow, with mobile devices accounting for most of the web traffic across major African markets. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of internet users on the continent increased by nearly 13 percent, while the number of mobile internet users increased by 26 percent, reaching 331 million. As of January 2024, Morocco was leading with an impressive internet penetration rate of around 91 percent, while countries like Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa had the highest number of internet users in the continent.

As of 2023, 65 percent of the population in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) used the internet, compared to 35 percent of individuals living in the least Developed Countries (LDCs) while the internet penetration rate for those living in Landlocked Developing Counties (LLDCs) was at 39 percent. The global online access rate was 68 percent.

As of 2024, China reported having 14 million new mobile internet users, totaling 1.1 billion people having access to the internet via mobile devices. A mobile-first country Mobile internet refers to accessing the internet via any mobile device connected to a wireless network. China’s registered internet users account for one-fifth of the world’s total, and its mobile internet users almost doubled in the last decade. According to the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), the share of Chinese users accessing the internet via mobile phone has already surpassed those via PC since 2014. Smartphone usage in China The rapid growth in smartphone and tablet user numbers has boosted mobile internet use in China. The projections indicate that over 80 percent of the Chinese population would possess a smartphone by 2026. Chinese users spent on average over seven hours each day on mobile internet. Short video apps and instant messaging were the most commonly visited services, accounting for 47 percent of the user time.

The number of smartphone users in Chile was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 2.6 million users (+23.79 percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the smartphone user base is estimated to reach 13.56 million users and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the number of smartphone users of was continuously increasing over the past years.Smartphone users here are limited to internet users of any age using a smartphone. The shown figures have been derived from survey data that has been processed to estimate missing demographics.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

According to this forecast, the internet penetration will stay nearly the same over the forecast period. The penetration rate refers to the share of the total population having access to the internet via any means. The shown figures have been derived from survey data that has been processed to estimate missing demographics.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

Myanmar Number of Internet Users data was reported at 68,045,542.000 Number in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 76,691,381.000 Number for 2020. Myanmar Number of Internet Users data is updated yearly, averaging 68,045,542.000 Number from Sep 2019 (Median) to 2021, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76,691,381.000 Number in 2020 and a record low of 58,984,161.000 Number in 2019. Myanmar Number of Internet Users data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Planning and Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Myanmar – Table MM.TB001: Communication Statistics.

Ecuador Internet Usage: Number of Companies: Other Internet Connection: Not in Use: Financial & Insurance Activities data was reported at 5.000 Unit in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 45.000 Unit for 2014. Ecuador Internet Usage: Number of Companies: Other Internet Connection: Not in Use: Financial & Insurance Activities data is updated yearly, averaging 45.500 Unit from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2015, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.000 Unit in 2013 and a record low of 5.000 Unit in 2015. Ecuador Internet Usage: Number of Companies: Other Internet Connection: Not in Use: Financial & Insurance Activities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Census. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ecuador – Table EC.TB005: Internet Usage: by Connection Type and by Economic Activity.

Between September and November 2024, global consumers downloaded around 3.6 billion arcade and action gaming apps, while brain and puzzle mobile gaming apps were downloaded over 3.44 billion by global smartphone users. Tool apps were the third most-downloaded app category in the examined period, with approximately 3.33 billion downloads. Social media and social networking apps followed, with over 2.43 billion downloads.

Burundi BI: Internet Users: Individuals: % of Population data was reported at 11.275 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.185 % for 2021. Burundi BI: Internet Users: Individuals: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.008 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2022, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.275 % in 2022 and a record low of 0.000 % in 1995. Burundi BI: Internet Users: Individuals: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Burundi – Table BI.World Bank.WDI: Telecommunication. Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.;International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database;Weighted average;Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.

Spain Internet Usage: Households: BB: Others data was reported at 7.400 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.100 % for 2016. Spain Internet Usage: Households: BB: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 7.400 % from Jun 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.200 % in 2012 and a record low of 1.400 % in 2007. Spain Internet Usage: Households: BB: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Spain – Table ES.TB009: Internet Usage.

As of 2023, India had 1.24 billion internet users, more than any other country in the world. China ranked second, with 1.13 billion Indians accessing the internet via any device. The United States followed with approximately 319 million online users.

Part of the What Works Cities criterion to achieve Certification, we need to meet the industry standard of at least 75% of our households have subscriptions / access to high-speed broadband servicesPart of the American Community Survey (ACS) asks the levels of internet access residents have. We use the 5-Year Estimates to have a greater level of precision to our data, according to the Distinguishing features of ACS 1-year, 1-year supplemental, 3-year, and 5-year estimates table.We query attributes of the DP02 (Selected Social Characteristics in the United States) Group of questions for years available.This dataset has been narrowed down to Cary township using following the geographies codes supported for the ACS dataset:state: 37county: 183county subdivision: 90536

The population share with internet access in the United Kingdom was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 2.9 percentage points. After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the internet penetration is estimated to reach 89.24 percent and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the population share with internet access of was continuously increasing over the past years.The penetration rate refers to the share of the total population having access to the internet via any means. The shown figures have been derived from survey data that has been processed to estimate missing demographics.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

Yemen Internet Usage: Search Engine Market Share: Mobile: info.com data was reported at 0.000 % in 22 Jun 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 21 Jun 2024. Yemen Internet Usage: Search Engine Market Share: Mobile: info.com data is updated daily, averaging 0.000 % from Jun 2024 (Median) to 22 Jun 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.130 % in 18 Jun 2024 and a record low of 0.000 % in 22 Jun 2024. Yemen Internet Usage: Search Engine Market Share: Mobile: info.com data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statcounter Global Stats. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Yemen – Table YE.SC.IU: Internet Usage: Search Engine Market Share.

Internet Usage: Search Engine Market Share: All Platforms: Ecosia data was reported at 0.000 % in 19 Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 18 Mar 2025. Internet Usage: Search Engine Market Share: All Platforms: Ecosia data is updated daily, averaging 0.000 % from Nov 2024 (Median) to 19 Mar 2025, with 131 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.000 % in 16 Feb 2025 and a record low of 0.000 % in 19 Mar 2025. Internet Usage: Search Engine Market Share: All Platforms: Ecosia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statcounter Global Stats. The data is categorized under Global Database’s North Korea – Table KP.SC.IU: Internet Usage: Search Engine Market Share.

Oman Internet Usage: Operating System Market Share: All Platforms: KaiOS data was reported at 0.000 % in 07 Jun 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.040 % for 06 Jun 2024. Oman Internet Usage: Operating System Market Share: All Platforms: KaiOS data is updated daily, averaging 0.000 % from Mar 2024 (Median) to 07 Jun 2024, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.070 % in 05 Mar 2024 and a record low of 0.000 % in 07 Jun 2024. Oman Internet Usage: Operating System Market Share: All Platforms: KaiOS data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statcounter Global Stats. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Oman – Table OM.SC.IU: Internet Usage: Operating System Market Share.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Internet Usage: Browser Market Share: Mobile: Coc Coc data was reported at 0.000 % in 09 Nov 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 08 Nov 2024. Saint Kitts and Nevis Internet Usage: Browser Market Share: Mobile: Coc Coc data is updated daily, averaging 0.000 % from Nov 2024 (Median) to 09 Nov 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.070 % in 05 Nov 2024 and a record low of 0.000 % in 09 Nov 2024. Saint Kitts and Nevis Internet Usage: Browser Market Share: Mobile: Coc Coc data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statcounter Global Stats. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saint Kitts and Nevis – Table KN.SC.IU: Internet Usage: Browser Market Share.