Individuals using the Internet in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Individuals using the Internet was 82.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
82.4%
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
97th
of 208 countries
All-time high
82.4%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
33
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Bulgaria, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1993: 0.002 % of population1994: 0.019 % of population1995: 0.12 % of population1996: 0.725 % of population1997: 1.2 % of population1998: 1.8 % of population1999: 2.9 % of population2000: 5.4 % of population2001: 7.6 % of population2002: 9.1 % of population2003: 12 % of population2004: 18.1 % of population2005: 20 % of population2006: 27.1 % of population2007: 33.6 % of population2008: 39.7 % of population2009: 45 % of population2010: 46.2 % of population2011: 48 % of population2012: 51.9 % of population2013: 53.1 % of population2014: 55.5 % of population2015: 56.7 % of population2016: 59.8 % of population2017: 63.4 % of population2018: 64.8 % of population2019: 67.9 % of population2020: 70.2 % of population2021: 75.3 % of population2022: 79.1 % of population2023: 80.4 % of population2024: 82.4 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

Bulgaria recorded 82.4% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 48.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Bulgaria peaked at 82.4% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Bulgaria 97th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.9% 0.0% 2.9% 8
2000s 21.8% 5.4% 45.0% 10
2010s 56.7% 46.2% 67.9% 10
2020s 77.5% 70.2% 82.4% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Bulgaria?
Individuals using the internet in Bulgaria was 82.4% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 82.4% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Bulgaria rank for individuals using the internet?
Bulgaria ranks 97th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 48.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

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.