Internet penetration rate vs 5G population coverage
In 2025, internet penetration rate worldwide stood at 75%, against 50% for 5G population coverage.
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Internet penetration rate and 5G population coverage
Unit: % · 6 observations
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| Indicator | Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet penetration rate | 2025 | Estimate | 75% |
| Internet penetration rate | 2023 | Actual | 65% |
| Internet penetration rate | 2021 | Actual | 63% |
| Internet penetration rate | 2019 | Actual | 54% |
| 5G population coverage | 2025 | Actual | 50% |
| 5G population coverage | 2024 | Estimate | 51% |
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Internet penetration rate
Percentage of the population using the Internet.
4 observations in Global · source organisations: ITU
5G population coverage
Share of the region's population living within range of a 5G mobile network signal.
2 observations in Global · source organisations: ITU
Data published under CC BY 4.0. Series A as JSON · Series B as JSON
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