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Individuals using the Internet in India

India: Individuals using the Internet was 70.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
70.0%
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
133rd
of 208 countries
All-time high
70.0%
in 2025
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2025

Individuals using the Internet in India, 1990–2025

0204060801990200720251990: 0 % of population1992: 0 % of population1993: 0 % of population1994: 0.001 % of population1995: 0.026 % of population1996: 0.046 % of population1997: 0.071 % of population1998: 0.139 % of population1999: 0.273 % of population2000: 0.528 % of population2001: 0.66 % of population2002: 1.5 % of population2003: 1.7 % of population2004: 2 % of population2005: 2.4 % of population2006: 2.8 % of population2007: 4 % of population2008: 4.4 % of population2009: 5.1 % of population2010: 7.5 % of population2011: 10.1 % of population2012: 11.1 % of population2013: 12.3 % of population2014: 13.5 % of population2015: 14.9 % of population2016: 16.5 % of population2017: 18.2 % of population2018: 20.1 % of population2019: 29.5 % of population2020: 43.4 % of population2021: 49.3 % of population2022: 55.9 % of population2023: 60.3 % of population2024: 64.9 % of population2025: 70 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2025, individuals using the internet in India stood at 70.0%. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

That represents a change of up 7.8% on the previous year and up 369.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in India peaked at 70.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

India ranks 133rd of 208 countries 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.1% 0.0% 0.3% 9
2000s 2.5% 0.5% 5.1% 10
2010s 15.4% 7.5% 29.5% 10
2020s 57.3% 43.4% 70.0% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in India?
Individuals using the internet in India was 70.0% in 2025, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 70.0% in 2025.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does India rank for individuals using the internet?
India ranks 133rd out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 369.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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

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.