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Internet users in South Africa

South Africa: 78.4% (individuals using the Internet (% of population), 2024), +0.0 pp on 2023. It ranks #102 of 182 countries for internet use share (2024).

  • 78.4% Latest · 2024
  • +0.0 pp vs 2023
  • #102of 182 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

All internet users statistics

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

Fig 1 · J61 · South Africa Annual

Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

South Africa, 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 5.35% to 78.4%. Latest value 78.4% (2024). % 0 20 40 60 80 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 78%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)Individuals using the Internet (% of population). 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 5.35% to 78.4%. Latest value 78.4% (2024). % 0 30 60 90 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 78%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)Individuals using the Internet (% of population). 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 5.35% to 78.4%. Latest value 78.4% (2024). % 0 30 60 90 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 78%
View the underlying data
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 5.35%
2001 Estimate 6.35%
2002 Estimate 6.71%
2003 Estimate 7.01%
2004 Estimate 8.43%
2005 Estimate 7.49%
2006 Estimate 7.61%
2007 Estimate 8.07%
2008 Estimate 8.43%
2009 Estimate 10%
2010 Estimate 24%
2011 Estimate 34%
2012 Estimate 41%
2013 Estimate 46.5%
2014 Estimate 49%
2015 Estimate 51.9%
2016 Estimate 54%
2017 Estimate 56.2%
2018 Estimate 62.4%
2019 Estimate 69.7%
2020 Estimate 72.1%
2021 Estimate 75%
2022 Estimate 78.3%
2023 Estimate 78.3%
2024 Estimate 78.4%
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 78.4% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2023 78.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2022 78.3% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2021 75% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2020 72.1% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2019 69.7% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2018 62.4% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2017 56.2% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2016 54% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2015 51.9% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2014 49% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2013 46.5% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2012 41% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2011 34% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2010 24% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2009 10% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2008 8.43% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2007 8.07% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2006 7.61% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2005 7.49% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2004 8.43% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2003 7.01% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2002 6.71% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2001 6.35% ITU
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 2000 5.35% ITU

How South Africa ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest internet users figure for South Africa?

South Africa: 78.4% individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024, +0.0 pp on 2023.

How does South Africa rank?

#102 of 182 for internet use share (2024, 78.4%).

Where does the South Africa 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 Africa [Data set]. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/south-africa

"Internet users in South Africa." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/south-africa. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

StatOrigin. "Internet users in South Africa." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 2, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/south-africa.

@misc{statorigin_internet_users_south_africa_2026, title = {Internet users in South Africa}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/internet-users/south-africa}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-02} }