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Individuals using the Internet in France

France: Individuals using the Internet was 88.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
88.7%
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
70th
of 208 countries
All-time high
88.7%
in 2024
All-time low
0.1%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in France, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0.053 % of population1991: 0.14 % of population1992: 0.279 % of population1993: 0.591 % of population1994: 0.9 % of population1995: 1.6 % of population1996: 2.6 % of population1997: 4.3 % of population1998: 6.3 % of population1999: 9.1 % of population2000: 14.3 % of population2001: 26.3 % of population2002: 30.2 % of population2003: 36.1 % of population2004: 39.1 % of population2005: 42.9 % of population2006: 46.9 % of population2007: 66.1 % of population2008: 70.7 % of population2009: 71.6 % of population2010: 77.3 % of population2011: 77.8 % of population2012: 81.4 % of population2013: 81.9 % of population2014: 83.8 % of population2015: 78 % of population2016: 79.3 % of population2017: 80.5 % of population2018: 82 % of population2019: 83.3 % of population2020: 84.7 % of population2021: 86.1 % of population2022: 85.3 % of population2023: 86.8 % of population2024: 88.7 % of population

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

Analysis

France recorded 88.7% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in France peaked at 88.7% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1990.

That places France 70th 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 2.6% 0.1% 9.1% 10
2000s 44.4% 14.3% 71.6% 10
2010s 80.5% 77.3% 83.8% 10
2020s 86.3% 84.7% 88.7% 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 67 Italy 89.2% compare
  2. 68 Lithuania 89.2% compare
  3. 69 Montenegro 88.9% compare
  4. 71 Poland 88.6% compare
  5. 72 Portugal 88.5% compare
  6. 73 Israel 88.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in France?
Individuals using the internet in France was 88.7% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 88.7% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1990.
How does France rank for individuals using the internet?
France ranks 70th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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.