Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in IBRD only
IBRD only: Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 82.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Individuals using the Internet in IBRD only, 2005–2025
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2025, individuals using the internet in IBRD only stood at 82.7%. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 111.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in IBRD only peaked at 82.7% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.7%, in 2005.
IBRD only ranks 13th of 32 groups on this measure, 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 IBRD only, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8.7% | — |
| 2006 | 10.5% | +20.7% |
| 2007 | 13.7% | +30.5% |
| 2008 | 17.1% | +24.8% |
| 2009 | 20.7% | +21.1% |
| 2010 | 25.0% | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 28.5% | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 31.5% | +10.5% |
| 2013 | 34.0% | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 36.4% | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 39.1% | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 43.2% | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 46.6% | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 50.3% | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 56.3% | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 65.4% | +16.2% |
| 2021 | 70.3% | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 74.4% | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 77.3% | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 79.9% | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 82.7% | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.1% | 8.7% | 20.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 39.1% | 25.0% | 56.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.0% | 65.4% | 82.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near IBRD only
- 10 Liechtenstein 98.3% compare
- 11 Iceland 98.2% compare
- 12 Qatar 98.1% compare
- 13 Malaysia 98.0% compare
- 14 South Korea 97.9% compare
- 15 Faroe Islands 97.6% compare
- 16 San Marino 97.4% compare
More infrastructure data for IBRD only
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 5.82 billion (2025)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 115.9 per 100 people (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 420.00 million (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 8.4 per 100 people (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0839 units per person (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -1.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 420.00 million (2025)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.16 units per person (2025)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is individuals using the internet in IBRD only?
- Individuals using the internet in IBRD only was 82.7% in 2025, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in IBRD only?
- The highest recorded value was 82.7% in 2025.
- What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in IBRD only?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.7% in 2005.
- How does IBRD only rank for individuals using the internet?
- IBRD only ranks 13th out of 32 groups with data for 2025.
- Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in IBRD only?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this IBRD only 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.