Individuals using the Internet in Iran

Iran: Individuals using the Internet was 85.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
85.3%
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
85th
of 208 countries
All-time high
85.3%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
32
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Iran, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1994: 0 % of population1995: 0.004 % of population1996: 0.016 % of population1997: 0.047 % of population1998: 0.1 % of population1999: 0.379 % of population2000: 0.934 % of population2001: 1.5 % of population2002: 4.6 % of population2003: 6.9 % of population2004: 7.5 % of population2005: 8.1 % of population2006: 8.8 % of population2007: 9.5 % of population2008: 12 % of population2009: 13.8 % of population2010: 15.9 % of population2011: 19 % of population2012: 22.7 % of population2013: 29.9 % of population2014: 39.4 % of population2015: 45.3 % of population2016: 53.2 % of population2017: 64 % of population2018: 70.2 % of population2019: 72.5 % of population2020: 75.6 % of population2021: 78.6 % of population2022: 81.7 % of population2023: 83.7 % of population2024: 85.3 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Iran stood at 85.3%. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 116.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Iran peaked at 85.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Iran 85th 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 0.1% 0.0% 0.4% 7
2000s 7.4% 0.9% 13.8% 10
2010s 43.2% 15.9% 72.5% 10
2020s 81.0% 75.6% 85.3% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Iran?
Individuals using the internet in Iran was 85.3% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 85.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Iran rank for individuals using the internet?
Iran ranks 85th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 116.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran 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.