Is South Africa's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?

South Africa's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.

How does South Africa'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 South Africa is below the world average.

South Africa: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

Name: South Africa: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, South Africa's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 78.36.

That's up 0.0% 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: 78.36; 2024
Trough: 7.61; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +12.4%; +2.4% / yr
10-year change: +59.9%; +4.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
2024	78.3576
2023	78.3367
2022	78.2932
2021	74.9686
2020	72.1128
2019	69.6969
2018	62.4000
2017	56.1674
2016	54.0000
2015	51.9191

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 South Africa's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024?: In 2024, South Africa's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 78.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?: South Africa's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa'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 South Africa is below 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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.NET.USER.ZS), CC BY 4.0.