Individuals using the Internet in IDA only

IDA only: Individuals using the Internet was 36.1% in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
36.1%
Change on year
up 6.5%
Rank
25th
of 31 groups
All-time high
36.1%
in 2025
All-time low
1.0%
in 2005
Years of data
21
2005–2025

Individuals using the Internet in IDA only, 2005–2025

0102030402005201520252005: 1 % of population2006: 1.5 % of population2007: 2.3 % of population2008: 2.8 % of population2009: 3.4 % of population2010: 4.2 % of population2011: 5 % of population2012: 5.8 % of population2013: 6.9 % of population2014: 9 % of population2015: 11.6 % of population2016: 14.9 % of population2017: 17.5 % of population2018: 20.9 % of population2019: 22.8 % of population2020: 26 % of population2021: 28.4 % of population2022: 30.7 % of population2023: 32.5 % of population2024: 33.9 % of population2025: 36.1 % of population

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

Analysis

IDA only recorded 36.1% for individuals using the internet in 2025. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.

The figure is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 211.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in IDA only peaked at 36.1% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2005.

IDA only ranks 25th of 31 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.2% 1.0% 3.4% 5
2010s 11.9% 4.2% 22.8% 10
2020s 31.3% 26.0% 36.1% 6

Countries ranked near IDA only

  1. 22 Australia 96.1% compare
  2. 23 Belgium 95.8% compare
  3. 24 Sweden 95.8% compare
  4. 25 Spain 95.8% compare
  5. 26 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China 95.8% compare
  6. 27 Jordan 95.6% compare
  7. 28 Chile 95.6% compare

See the full ranking of 240 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in IDA only?
Individuals using the internet in IDA only was 36.1% in 2025, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in IDA only?
The highest recorded value was 36.1% in 2025.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in IDA only?
The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2005.
How does IDA only rank for individuals using the internet?
IDA only ranks 25th out of 31 groups with data for 2025.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in IDA only?
Over the last ten years it is up 211.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this IDA 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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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.