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Internet users in China

China: 91.6% (individuals using the Internet (% of population), 2025), −0.4 pp on 2024. It ranks #46 of 182 countries for internet use share (2024).

  • 91.6% Latest · 2025
  • −0.4 pp vs 2024
  • #46of 182 countries · 2024
  • 67Records · 22 measures

Irregular · 2 publishers · Next period 2026

All internet users statistics

Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in China

Fig 1 · J61 · China Irregular

Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

China, 2000 to 2025

26 observations · 2000 to 2025

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Individuals using the Internet (% of population)Individuals using the Internet (% of population). 26 observations from 2000 to 2025, ranging from 1.78% to 92%. Latest value 91.6% (2025). % 0 20 40 60 80 100 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 92%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)Individuals using the Internet (% of population). 26 observations from 2000 to 2025, ranging from 1.78% to 92%. Latest value 91.6% (2025). % 0 30 60 90 120 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 92%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)Individuals using the Internet (% of population). 26 observations from 2000 to 2025, ranging from 1.78% to 92%. Latest value 91.6% (2025). % 0 30 60 90 120 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 92%
View the underlying data
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 1.78%
2001 Estimate 2.64%
2002 Estimate 4.6%
2003 Estimate 6.2%
2004 Estimate 7.3%
2005 Estimate 8.52%
2006 Estimate 10.5%
2007 Estimate 16%
2008 Estimate 22.6%
2009 Estimate 28.9%
2010 Estimate 34.3%
2011 Estimate 38.3%
2012 Estimate 42.3%
2013 Estimate 45.8%
2014 Estimate 47.9%
2015 Estimate 50.3%
2016 Estimate 53.2%
2017 Estimate 54.3%
2018 Estimate 65.4%
2019 Estimate 64.1%
2020 Estimate 70.1%
2021 Estimate 73.1%
2022 Estimate 75.6%
2023 Estimate 90.6%
2024 Estimate 92%
2025 Estimate 91.6%
Source: ITU · percent · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

67 records across 22 measures, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and quote.

Measure Period Value Source
China generative-AI users end of 2025 602 million CNNIC
China generative-AI users end of 2024 249 million CNNIC
China instant-messaging users end of 2025 1,094 million CNNIC
China instant-messaging users as of 30 Jun 2025 1,093 million CNNIC
China instant-messaging users end of 2024 1,081 million CNNIC
China internet users end of 2025 1,125 million CNNIC
China internet users as of 30 Jun 2025 1,123 million CNNIC
China internet users end of 2024 1,108 million CNNIC
China long-video users end of 2025 730 million CNNIC
China micro-drama users end of 2025 664 million CNNIC
China micro-drama users as of 30 Jun 2025 626 million CNNIC
China micro-drama users end of 2024 662 million CNNIC
China online food-delivery users end of 2025 630 million CNNIC
China online-education users end of 2025 327 million CNNIC
China online-government-service users end of 2025 940 million CNNIC
China online-healthcare users end of 2025 411 million CNNIC
China online-shopping users end of 2025 937 million CNNIC
China online-shopping users as of 30 Jun 2025 976 million CNNIC
China online-shopping users end of 2024 974 million CNNIC
China online-travel-booking users end of 2024 548 million CNNIC
China online-video users end of 2025 1,093 million CNNIC
China online-video users as of 30 Jun 2025 1,085 million CNNIC
China online-video users end of 2024 1,070 million CNNIC
China rural internet users end of 2025 314 million CNNIC
China rural internet users as of 30 Jun 2025 322 million CNNIC
China rural internet users end of 2024 313 million CNNIC
China senior internet users aged 60+ as of 30 Jun 2025 161 million CNNIC
China short-video users end of 2025 1,074 million CNNIC
China short-video users as of 30 Jun 2025 1,068 million CNNIC
China short-video users end of 2024 1,040 million CNNIC
China urban internet users end of 2025 812 million CNNIC
China urban internet users as of 30 Jun 2025 801 million CNNIC
China urban internet users end of 2024 795 million CNNIC
Elderly internet penetration rate in China as of 30 Jun 2025 52% CNNIC
Generative-AI penetration in China end of 2025 42.8% CNNIC
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2025 91.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2024 92% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2023 90.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2022 75.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2021 73.1% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2020 70.1% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2019 64.1% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2018 65.4% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2017 54.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2016 53.2% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2015 50.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2014 47.9% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2013 45.8% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2012 42.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2011 38.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2010 34.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2009 28.9% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2008 22.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2007 16% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2006 10.5% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2005 8.52% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2004 7.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2003 6.2% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2002 4.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2001 2.64% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2000 1.78% ITU
Internet penetration rate in China end of 2025 80.1% CNNIC
Internet penetration rate in China as of 30 Jun 2025 79.7% CNNIC
Internet penetration rate in China end of 2024 78.6% CNNIC
Internet use among adults aged 60+ in China end of 2025 53.7% CNNIC
Rural internet penetration rate in China end of 2025 69.5% CNNIC
Rural internet penetration rate in China as of 30 Jun 2025 69.2% CNNIC

How China ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest internet users figure for China?

China: 91.6% individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2025, −0.4 pp on 2024.

How does China rank?

#46 of 182 for internet use share (2024, 92%).

Where does the China data come from?

67 records from 7 documents by CNNIC, ITU. Each figure links to its record and the sentence it was read from.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Internet users in China [Data set]. Retrieved October 1, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/china

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@misc{statorigin_internet_users_china_2026, title = {Internet users in China}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/china}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-01} }