IDA & IBRD total vs South Korea: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
IDA & IBRD total
70.3%
in 2025
South Korea
97.9%
in 2024
IDA & IBRD total rank
15th
South Korea rank
14th
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) over time
- IDA & IBRD total
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 97.9% against 70.3% in IDA & IBRD total, a difference of 27.6%.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.4 times IDA & IBRD total's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
IDA & IBRD total ranks 15th and South Korea ranks 14th of 32 groups.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA & IBRD total | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.6% | 78.6% | 67.0% | South Korea |
| 2010s | 32.6% | 89.4% | 56.7% | South Korea |
| 2020s | 62.1% | 97.3% | 35.2% | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher individuals using the internet, IDA & IBRD total or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 97.9% against 70.3% in IDA & IBRD total as of 2024.
- What is the difference in individuals using the internet between IDA & IBRD total and South Korea?
- 27.6%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA & IBRD total and South Korea?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do IDA & IBRD total and South Korea rank globally for individuals using the internet?
- IDA & IBRD total ranks 15th and South Korea ranks 14th of 32 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.