How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is above the world average.

United Kingdom: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)

Name: United Kingdom: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, United Kingdom's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 95.47.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2021.

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: 96.20; 2021
Trough: 68.82; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +3.2%; +0.6% / yr
10-year change: +4.2%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
2024	95.4721
2023	95.4472
2022	95.4653
2021	96.1965
2020	94.8182
2019	92.5166
2018	90.6920
2017	90.4246
2016	94.7758
2015	92.0003

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 United Kingdom's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024?: In 2024, United Kingdom's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 95.47, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?: United Kingdom's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom 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.

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