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Internet users in Malaysia

Malaysia: 98% (individuals using the Internet (% of population), 2024), +0.3 pp on 2023. It ranks #12 of 182 countries for internet use share (2024).

  • 98% Latest · 2024
  • +0.3 pp vs 2023
  • #12of 182 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

All internet users statistics

Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in Malaysia

Fig 1 · J61 · Malaysia Annual

Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

Malaysia, 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 21.4% to 98%. Latest value 98% (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 21.4% to 98%. Latest value 98% (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 21.4% to 98%. Latest value 98% (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 21.4%
2001 Estimate 26.7%
2002 Estimate 32.3%
2003 Estimate 35%
2004 Estimate 42.3%
2005 Estimate 48.6%
2006 Estimate 51.6%
2007 Estimate 55.7%
2008 Estimate 55.8%
2009 Estimate 55.9%
2010 Estimate 56.3%
2011 Estimate 61%
2012 Estimate 65.8%
2013 Estimate 57.1%
2014 Estimate 63.7%
2015 Estimate 71.1%
2016 Estimate 78.8%
2017 Estimate 80.1%
2018 Estimate 81.2%
2019 Estimate 84.2%
2020 Estimate 89.6%
2021 Estimate 96.8%
2022 Estimate 97.4%
2023 Estimate 97.7%
2024 Estimate 98%
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 98% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2023 97.7% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2022 97.4% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2021 96.8% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2020 89.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2019 84.2% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2018 81.2% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2017 80.1% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2016 78.8% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2015 71.1% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2014 63.7% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2013 57.1% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2012 65.8% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2011 61% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2010 56.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2009 55.9% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2008 55.8% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2007 55.7% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2006 51.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2005 48.6% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2004 42.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2003 35% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2002 32.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2001 26.7% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2000 21.4% ITU

How Malaysia ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest internet users figure for Malaysia?

Malaysia: 98% individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024, +0.3 pp on 2023.

How does Malaysia rank?

#12 of 182 for internet use share (2024, 98%).

Where does the Malaysia 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 Malaysia [Data set]. Retrieved October 1, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/malaysia

"Internet users in Malaysia." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/malaysia. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

StatOrigin. "Internet users in Malaysia." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 1, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/malaysia.

@misc{statorigin_internet_users_malaysia_2026, title = {Internet users in Malaysia}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/malaysia}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-01} }