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

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

Name: United States: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, United States's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 94.69.

That's up 1.2% 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: 94.69; 2024
Trough: 68.93; 2006
1-year change: +1.2%
5-year change: +5.9%; +1.2% / yr
10-year change: +29.7%; +2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
2024	94.6938
2023	93.5256
2022	92.7285
2021	91.2684
2020	90.3447
2019	89.4303
2018	88.4989
2017	87.2749
2016	85.5444
2015	74.5542

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 States's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in 2024?: In 2024, United States's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) was 94.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rising or falling?: United States's Individuals using the Internet (% of population) rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States'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 States 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.