The global number of internet users in was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 1.3 billion users (+23.66 percent). After the fifteenth consecutive increasing year, the number of users is estimated to reach 7 billion 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).Find more key insights for the number of internet users in countries like the Americas and Asia.

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

As of the third quarter of 2024, internet users spent six hours and 38 minutes online daily. This is a slight increase in comparison to the previous quarter. Overall, between the third quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2024, the average daily internet use has increased by 19 minutes. Most online countries Internet users between 16 and 64 years old in South Africa spent the longest time online daily, nine hours and 27 minutes, followed by Brazil and the Philippines. These figures include the time spent using the internet on any device. In Japan, internet users spent around three hours and 57 minutes online per day. Users in Denmark also spent relatively less time on the internet, reaching about five hours daily. Most common online activities According to a 2024 survey, more than six in 10 people worldwide used the internet to find information. Furthermore, the usage of communication platforms was also a common reason for going online, followed by online content consumption, such as watching videos, TV shows, or movies.

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The USA: Internet users, percent of population: The latest value from 2023 is 93.1 percent, an increase from 92.2 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 72.46 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1990 to 2023 is 56.21 percent. The minimum value, 0.79 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 93.1 percent was recorded in 2023.

As of the third quarter of 2024, female users between 16 and 24 years were the demographic group that spent the most time online, using the internet for around seven hours and 35 minutes daily. Male users, of the same age group, spent seven hours and 11 minutes daily online. Among the less active demographic groups were internet users aged 65 and older, who reported spending, on average, up to four hours online daily.

The average for 2023 based on 177 countries was 72.46 percent. The highest value was in Bahrain: 100 percent and the lowest value was in Burundi: 11.1 percent. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

As of February 2025, China ranked first among the countries with the most internet users worldwide. The world's most populated country had 1.11 billion internet users, more than triple the third-ranked United States, with just around 322 million internet users. Overall, all BRIC markets had over two billion internet users, accounting for four of the ten countries with more than 100 million internet users. Worldwide internet usage As of October 2024, there were more than five billion internet users worldwide. There are, however, stark differences in user distribution according to region. Eastern Asia is home to 1.34 billion internet users, while African and Middle Eastern regions had lower user figures. Moreover, the urban areas showed a higher percentage of internet access than rural areas. Internet use in China China ranks first in the list of countries with the most internet users. Due to its ongoing and fast-paced economic development and a cultural inclination towards technology, more than a billion of the estimated 1.4 billion population in China are online. As of the third quarter of 2023, around 87 percent of Chinese internet users stated using WeChat, the most popular social network in the country. On average, Chinese internet users spent five hours and 33 minutes online daily.

Switzerland: Internet users, percent of population: The latest value from 2023 is 97.3 percent, an increase from 96.5 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 72.46 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1990 to 2023 is 59.69 percent. The minimum value, 0.6 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 97.3 percent was recorded in 2023.

Japan: Internet users, percent of population: The latest value from 2023 is 87 percent, an increase from 84.9 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 72.46 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1990 to 2023 is 54.62 percent. The minimum value, 0.02 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 93.2 percent was recorded in 2016.

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Iceland Total Internet Users grew 1.7% in 2014, from a year earlier. Need to compare country statistics and get a global overview? Find all data easily.

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Hong Kong: Internet users, percent of population: The latest value from 2023 is 96 percent, an increase from 95.6 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 72.46 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1990 to 2023 is 52.6 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 96 percent was recorded in 2023.

Finland: Internet users, percent of population: The latest value from 2023 is 93.5 percent, an increase from 93 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 72.46 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Finland from 1990 to 2023 is 60.58 percent. The minimum value, 0.4 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 93.5 percent was recorded in 2023.

Poland: Internet users, percent of population: The latest value from 2023 is 86.4 percent, a decline from 86.9 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 72.46 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Poland from 1990 to 2023 is 40.8 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 86.9 percent was recorded in 2022.

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When asked about "Attitudes towards the internet", most Mexican respondents pick "It is important to me to have mobile internet access in any place" as an answer. 56 percent did so in our online survey in 2025. Looking to gain valuable insights about users of internet providers worldwide? Check out our reports on consumers who use internet providers. These reports give readers a thorough picture of these customers, including their identities, preferences, opinions, and methods of communication.

Greece: Internet users, percent of population: The latest value from 2023 is 85 percent, an increase from 83.2 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 72.46 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Greece from 1990 to 2023 is 35.72 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 85 percent was recorded in 2023.

Historical data of internet users per 100 people since 1954