Across regions
2 regions on one axis, spaced by time. Below it, selected latest values by region. Forecasts are dashed with hollow markers; the underlying values are one click away under the chart.
Internet penetration rate by region
2 of 3 regions drawn, 2019 to 2024; latest values are ranked below
Estimates are listed as such in the table below
Internet penetration rate by region
Latest value per region, periods differ
Estimate Latest available period per row; periods differ
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| Category | Period | Source | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 2023 | ITU | Estimate | 65% |
| Asia-Pacific | 2024 | ITU | Estimate | 66% |
| Africa | 2024 | ITU | Actual | 38% |
Latest available period per row; years differ.
Every record
6 records · 3 regions · 2019–2024. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.
| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global 3 records | |||
| 2023 | 65% | ITU · 10 Nov 2024 | estimate |
| 2021 | 63% | ITU · 15 Nov 2021 | estimate |
| 2019 | 54% | ITU · 15 Nov 2021 | estimate |
| Asia-Pacific 1 record | |||
| 2024 | 66% | ITU · 10 Nov 2024 | estimate |
| Africa 2 records | |||
| 2024 | 38% | ITU · 10 Nov 2024 | |
| 2023 | 37% | ITU · 10 Oct 2023 | |
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How this measure is built
- Definition
- Percentage of the population using the Internet.
- Measure
- One slice of Internet users ( form: share ) . Share of individuals in the population who use the internet. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
- Limitations
- Publishers release on different schedules, so the latest period differs by region; compare regions on the same period. Values are shown as published; StatOrigin does not revise, fill gaps or convert currencies.
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Sources · 4 documents
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facts and Figures 2024 | ITU | 10 Nov 2024 | 2 |
| Facts and figures 2024 | ITU | 10 Nov 2024 | 1 |
| Facts and Figures 2023 | ITU | 10 Oct 2023 | 1 |
| Facts and figures 2021 | ITU | 15 Nov 2021 | 2 |
Other slices of internet users
- Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 4900 used-internet-in-last-three-months · itu-wdi
- Internet user growth rate 4
- Internet users 4
- China instant-messaging users 3 instant messaging
- China internet users 3
- China micro-drama users 3 micro drama
- China online-shopping users 3 online shopping
- China online-video users 3 online video
- China rural internet users 3 rural
- China short-video users 3 short video
- China urban internet users 3 urban
- Internet penetration rate in China 3
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest internet penetration rate?
Global: 65% in 2023.
Where does this data come from?
From 4 documents published by ITU. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.
How often is it updated?
Annual. The newest published period is 2023; the next release should cover 2024. A new figure appears here once the publisher releases it and it passes verification.
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"Internet penetration rate." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/indicators/internet-penetration-rate. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.
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