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Individuals using the Internet in China

China: Individuals using the Internet was 91.6% in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
91.6%
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
51st
of 208 countries
All-time high
92.0%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2025

Individuals using the Internet in China, 1990–2025

0204060801001990200720251990: 0 % of population1993: 0 % of population1994: 0.001 % of population1995: 0.005 % of population1996: 0.013 % of population1997: 0.032 % of population1998: 0.169 % of population1999: 0.708 % of population2000: 1.8 % of population2001: 2.6 % of population2002: 4.6 % of population2003: 6.2 % of population2004: 7.3 % of population2005: 8.5 % of population2006: 10.5 % of population2007: 16 % of population2008: 22.6 % of population2009: 28.9 % of population2010: 34.3 % of population2011: 38.3 % of population2012: 42.3 % of population2013: 45.8 % of population2014: 47.9 % of population2015: 50.3 % of population2016: 53.2 % of population2017: 54.3 % of population2018: 65.4 % of population2019: 64.1 % of population2020: 70.1 % of population2021: 73.1 % of population2022: 75.6 % of population2023: 90.6 % of population2024: 92 % of population2025: 91.6 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2025, individuals using the internet in China stood at 91.6%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 82.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in China peaked at 92.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

China ranks 51st of 208 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.1% 0.0% 0.7% 8
2000s 10.9% 1.8% 28.9% 10
2010s 49.6% 34.3% 65.4% 10
2020s 82.2% 70.1% 92.0% 6

Countries ranked near China

  1. 48 Kyrgyzstan 92.0% compare
  2. 49 Uruguay 92.0% compare
  3. 50 Austria 91.9% compare
  4. 52 Romania 91.3% compare
  5. 53 Bhutan 91.3% compare
  6. 54 Morocco 91.2% compare

See the full ranking of 240 places β†’

More infrastructure data for China

All data for China β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in China?
Individuals using the internet in China was 91.6% in 2025, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 92.0% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does China rank for individuals using the internet?
China ranks 51st out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 82.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
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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.