Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in Cyprus
Cyprus: Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 89.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Individuals using the Internet in Cyprus, 1990–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for individuals using the internet in Cyprus is 89.6%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Cyprus peaked at 91.2% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
That places Cyprus 64th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.1% | — |
| 1993 | 0.1% | +12.6% |
| 1994 | 0.1% | +96.8% |
| 1995 | 0.4% | +269.4% |
| 1996 | 0.7% | +64.1% |
| 1997 | 4.4% | +550.8% |
| 1998 | 8.9% | +103.0% |
| 1999 | 11.3% | +27.1% |
| 2000 | 15.3% | +35.0% |
| 2001 | 18.8% | +23.4% |
| 2002 | 28.3% | +50.5% |
| 2003 | 30.1% | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 33.8% | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 32.8% | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 35.8% | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 40.8% | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 42.3% | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 49.8% | +17.7% |
| 2010 | 53.0% | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 56.9% | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 60.7% | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 65.5% | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 69.3% | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 71.7% | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 75.9% | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 80.7% | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 84.4% | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 86.1% | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 90.8% | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 90.8% | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 89.6% | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 91.2% | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 89.6% | -1.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 89.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 93.1%, 96% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 89.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 91.9%, 97% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in Cyprus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +550.8% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| 1995 | +269.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| 1998 | +103.0% | 4.4% | 8.9% |
| 1994 | +96.8% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 1996 | +64.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.9% | 0.0% | 11.3% | 9 |
| 2000s | 32.8% | 15.3% | 49.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 70.4% | 53.0% | 86.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.4% | 89.6% | 91.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More infrastructure data for Cyprus
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 1.51 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 156.22 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 245,464 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 25.4 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.1807 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -9.06 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 245,464 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.11 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is individuals using the internet in Cyprus?
- Individuals using the internet in Cyprus was 89.6% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 91.2% in 2023.
- What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Cyprus rank for individuals using the internet?
- Cyprus ranks 64th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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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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.