Republic of Korea vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Individuals using the Internet
Republic of Korea
97.9%
in 2024
South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
67.8%
in 2025
Republic of Korea rank
14th
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank
16th
Individuals using the Internet over time
- Republic of Korea
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 97.9% against 67.8% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 30.1%.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.4 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 14th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 16th of 208 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78.6% | 3.5% | 75.1% | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 89.4% | 15.2% | 74.1% | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 97.3% | 53.2% | 44.2% | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher individuals using the internet, Republic of Korea or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Republic of Korea, at 97.9% against 67.8% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in individuals using the internet between Republic of Korea and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 30.1%, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for individuals using the internet?
- Republic of Korea ranks 14th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 16th of 208 countries.
- 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.