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Individuals using the Internet in Canada

Canada: Individuals using the Internet was 94.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
94.4%
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
36th
of 208 countries
All-time high
94.6%
in 2018
All-time low
0.4%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Canada, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0.361 % of population1991: 0.57 % of population1992: 0.916 % of population1993: 1.2 % of population1994: 2.4 % of population1995: 4.2 % of population1996: 6.8 % of population1997: 15.1 % of population1998: 24.9 % of population1999: 36.2 % of population2000: 51.3 % of population2001: 60.2 % of population2002: 61.6 % of population2003: 64.2 % of population2004: 66 % of population2005: 71.7 % of population2006: 72.4 % of population2007: 73.2 % of population2008: 76.7 % of population2009: 80.3 % of population2010: 80.3 % of population2011: 83 % of population2012: 83 % of population2013: 85.8 % of population2014: 87.1 % of population2015: 90 % of population2016: 91.2 % of population2017: 92.7 % of population2018: 94.6 % of population2019: 91.9 % of population2020: 92.3 % of population2021: 93.9 % of population2022: 94 % of population2023: 94.1 % of population2024: 94.4 % of population

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals using the internet in Canada is 94.4%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Canada peaked at 94.6% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 1990.

Canada ranks 36th of 208 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9.3% 0.4% 36.2% 10
2000s 67.8% 51.3% 80.3% 10
2010s 88.0% 80.3% 94.6% 10
2020s 93.7% 92.3% 94.4% 5

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 33 Andorra 94.4% compare
  2. 34 Singapore 94.4% compare
  3. 35 Russia 94.4% compare
  4. 37 Belarus 94.3% compare
  5. 38 Malta 93.9% compare
  6. 39 Hungary 93.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Canada?
Individuals using the internet in Canada was 94.4% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 94.6% in 2018.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 1990.
How does Canada rank for individuals using the internet?
Canada ranks 36th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada 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.