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Internet users in South Korea

South Korea: 97.9% (individuals using the Internet (% of population), 2024), +0.5 pp on 2023. It ranks #13 of 182 countries for internet use share (2024).

  • 97.9% Latest · 2024
  • +0.5 pp vs 2023
  • #13of 182 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

All internet users statistics

Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in South Korea

Fig 1 · J61 · South Korea Annual

Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

South Korea, 2000 to 2024

25 observations · 2000 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Individuals using the Internet (% of population)Individuals using the Internet (% of population). 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 44.7% to 97.9%. Latest value 97.9% (2024). % 0 20 40 60 80 100 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 98%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)Individuals using the Internet (% of population). 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 44.7% to 97.9%. Latest value 97.9% (2024). % 0 30 60 90 120 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 98%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)Individuals using the Internet (% of population). 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 44.7% to 97.9%. Latest value 97.9% (2024). % 0 30 60 90 120 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 98%
View the underlying data
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 44.7%
2001 Estimate 56.6%
2002 Estimate 59.4%
2003 Estimate 65.5%
2004 Estimate 72.7%
2005 Estimate 73.5%
2006 Estimate 78.1%
2007 Estimate 78.8%
2008 Estimate 81%
2009 Estimate 81.6%
2010 Estimate 83.7%
2011 Estimate 83.8%
2012 Estimate 84.1%
2013 Estimate 84.8%
2014 Estimate 87.6%
2015 Estimate 89.9%
2016 Estimate 92.8%
2017 Estimate 95.1%
2018 Estimate 96%
2019 Estimate 96.2%
2020 Estimate 96.5%
2021 Estimate 97.6%
2022 Estimate 97.2%
2023 Estimate 97.4%
2024 Estimate 97.9%
Source: ITU · percent · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

25 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and quote.

Measure Period Value Source
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2024 97.9% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2023 97.4% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2022 97.2% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2021 97.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2020 96.5% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2019 96.2% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2018 96% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2017 95.1% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2016 92.8% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2015 89.9% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2014 87.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2013 84.8% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2012 84.1% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2011 83.8% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2010 83.7% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2009 81.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2008 81% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2007 78.8% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2006 78.1% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2005 73.5% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2004 72.7% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2003 65.5% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2002 59.4% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2001 56.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2000 44.7% ITU

How South Korea ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest internet users figure for South Korea?

South Korea: 97.9% individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024, +0.5 pp on 2023.

How does South Korea rank?

#13 of 182 for internet use share (2024, 97.9%).

Where does the South Korea data come from?

25 records from 1 document by ITU. Each figure links to its record and the sentence it was read from.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Internet users in South Korea [Data set]. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/korea-republic-of

"Internet users in South Korea." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/korea-republic-of. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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@misc{statorigin_internet_users_korea_republic_of_2026, title = {Internet users in South Korea}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/korea-republic-of}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-02} }