Korea, Rep.: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
In , Korea, Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 97.90.
That's up 0.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 91.94 .
Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.NET.USER.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2006–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 97.90
- Trough
- 78.10
- 1-year change
- +0.5%
- 5-year change
- +1.8%
- +0.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +11.8%
- +1.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Individuals using the Internet (% of population) |
|---|---|
| 97.8956 | |
| 97.4160 | |
| 97.1686 | |
| 97.5713 | |
| 96.5051 | |
| 96.1576 | |
| 96.0229 | |
| 95.0694 | |
| 92.8430 | |
| 89.8963 |
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 Korea, Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 97.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Korea, Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?
- Korea, Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 0.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Korea, Rep.'s Individuals using the Internet (% of population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024 was 91.94, so Korea, Rep. is above the world average.
- 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.