Individuals using the Internet in IDA & IBRD total
IDA & IBRD total: Individuals using the Internet was 70.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Individuals using the Internet in IDA & IBRD total, 2005–2025
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 IDA & IBRD total is 70.3%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 114.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in IDA & IBRD total peaked at 70.3% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.2%, in 2005.
IDA & IBRD total ranks 15th 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 in IDA & IBRD total, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7.2% | — |
| 2006 | 8.7% | +20.8% |
| 2007 | 11.3% | +29.9% |
| 2008 | 14.0% | +23.9% |
| 2009 | 16.9% | +20.7% |
| 2010 | 20.3% | +20.1% |
| 2011 | 23.2% | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 25.7% | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 27.8% | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 30.1% | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 32.8% | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 36.4% | +11.0% |
| 2017 | 39.5% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 42.9% | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 47.8% | +11.4% |
| 2020 | 55.1% | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 59.3% | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 63.0% | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 65.5% | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 67.7% | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 70.3% | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 5 |
| 2010s | 32.6% | 20.3% | 47.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.5% | 55.1% | 70.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near IDA & IBRD total
- 12 Qatar 98.1% compare
- 13 Malaysia 98.0% compare
- 14 Republic of Korea 97.9% compare
- 15 Faroe Islands 97.6% compare
- 16 San Marino 97.4% compare
- 17 Switzerland 97.3% compare
- 18 Ireland 97.2% compare
More infrastructure data for IDA & IBRD total
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 7.55 billion (2025)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 107.8 per 100 people (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 443.00 million (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 6.3 per 100 people (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0633 units per person (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 443.00 million (2025)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.08 units per person (2025)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is individuals using the internet in IDA & IBRD total?
- Individuals using the internet in IDA & IBRD total was 70.3% in 2025, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in IDA & IBRD total?
- The highest recorded value was 70.3% in 2025.
- What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in IDA & IBRD total?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.2% in 2005.
- How does IDA & IBRD total rank for individuals using the internet?
- IDA & IBRD total ranks 15th out of 32 groups with data for 2025.
- Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in IDA & IBRD total?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this IDA & IBRD total 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.