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Internet users

The total number of people actively using the Internet.

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3
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Period
2019–2024
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1
Verification 3 verified data points Updated 17 Sep 2026 Last verified 17 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Internet users

Global, 2019 to 2024

3 observations · 2019 to 2024
Internet usersInternet users. 3 observations from 2019 to 2024, ranging from 4.1 billion to 5.5 billion. Latest value 5.5 billion (2024). billion 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 4.1 5.5
Internet usersInternet users. 3 observations from 2019 to 2024, ranging from 4.1 billion to 5.5 billion. Latest value 5.5 billion (2024). billion 0 2 4 6 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 4.1 5.5
Internet usersInternet users. 3 observations from 2019 to 2024, ranging from 4.1 billion to 5.5 billion. Latest value 5.5 billion (2024). billion 0 2 4 6 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 4.1 5.5
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Internet users
Period Type Value
2019 Actual 4.1 billion
2021 Actual 4.9 billion
2024 Actual 5.5 billion
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Period Value Source Type
Global 3 records
2024 5.5 billion ITU · 10 Nov 2024 actual
2021 4.9 billion ITU · 15 Nov 2021 actual
2019 4.1 billion ITU · 15 Nov 2021 actual

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Document Publisher Published Data points
Facts and Figures 2024 ITU 10 Nov 2024 1
Facts and figures 2021 ITU 15 Nov 2021 2

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