India: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
In , India's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 70.00.
That's up 7.8% from 2024, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 91.94 . India ranks #10 globally out of 10 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 1.
Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.NET.USER.ZS) • Data as of 2025
Trend (2006–2025)
Highlights
- Peak
- 70.00
- Trough
- 2.81
- 1-year change
- +7.8%
- 5-year change
- +61.3%
- +10.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +369.8%
- +16.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Individuals using the Internet (% of population) |
|---|---|
| 70.0000 | |
| 64.9435 | |
| 60.2523 | |
| 55.9000 | |
| 49.2581 | |
| 43.4054 | |
| 29.5235 | |
| 20.0813 | |
| 18.2000 | |
| 16.5000 |
About Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
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.
Indicator code: IT.NET.USER.ZS • Category: Technology
Frequently asked questions
- What was India's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2025?
- In 2025, India's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 70.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is India's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?
- India's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 7.8% from 2024 to 2025.
- How does India rank globally on Individuals using the Internet (% of population)?
- In 2025, India ranked #10 out of 10 countries reporting Individuals using the Internet (% of population).
- How does India's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2025 was 91.94, so India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 1.
- What is Individuals using the Internet (% of population) and how is it measured?
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.NET.USER.ZS), CC BY 4.0.