Individuals using the Internet in Germany

Germany: Individuals using the Internet was 93.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
93.5%
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
42nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
93.5%
in 2024
All-time low
0.1%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Germany, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0.126 % of population1991: 0.25 % of population1992: 0.435 % of population1993: 0.464 % of population1994: 0.923 % of population1995: 1.8 % of population1996: 3 % of population1997: 6.7 % of population1998: 9.9 % of population1999: 20.8 % of population2000: 30.2 % of population2001: 31.7 % of population2002: 48.8 % of population2003: 55.9 % of population2004: 64.7 % of population2005: 68.7 % of population2006: 72.2 % of population2007: 75.2 % of population2008: 78 % of population2009: 79 % of population2010: 82 % of population2011: 81.3 % of population2012: 82.3 % of population2013: 84.2 % of population2014: 86.2 % of population2015: 87.6 % of population2016: 84.2 % of population2017: 84.4 % of population2018: 87 % of population2019: 88.1 % of population2020: 89.8 % of population2021: 91.4 % of population2022: 91.6 % of population2023: 92.5 % of population2024: 93.5 % 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 Germany is 93.5%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Germany peaked at 93.5% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1990.

Germany ranks 42nd 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 4.4% 0.1% 20.8% 10
2000s 60.4% 30.2% 79.0% 10
2010s 84.7% 81.3% 88.1% 10
2020s 91.8% 89.8% 93.5% 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 39 Hungary 93.8% compare
  2. 40 Finland 93.7% compare
  3. 41 New Zealand 93.5% compare
  4. 43 Kazakhstan 93.4% compare
  5. 44 North Macedonia 93.1% compare
  6. 45 Latvia 92.7% compare

See the full ranking of 240 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Germany?
Individuals using the internet in Germany was 93.5% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 93.5% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1990.
How does Germany rank for individuals using the internet?
Germany ranks 42nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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.