Individuals using the Internet in Macao

Macao: Individuals using the Internet was 89.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
89.8%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
60th
of 208 countries
All-time high
89.8%
in 2023
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
32
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Macao, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1994: 0.037 % of population1995: 0.28 % of population1996: 0.727 % of population1997: 2.4 % of population1998: 7 % of population1999: 9.2 % of population2000: 13.6 % of population2001: 22.5 % of population2002: 25.2 % of population2003: 25.7 % of population2004: 31.5 % of population2005: 34.9 % of population2006: 46.4 % of population2007: 47.3 % of population2008: 49.2 % of population2009: 54 % of population2010: 55.2 % of population2011: 60.2 % of population2012: 61.3 % of population2013: 65.8 % of population2014: 69.8 % of population2015: 77.6 % of population2016: 81.6 % of population2017: 83.2 % of population2018: 83.8 % of population2019: 86.5 % of population2020: 87.5 % of population2021: 88.5 % of population2022: 89.5 % of population2023: 89.8 % of population2024: 89.8 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Macao stood at 89.8%. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Macao peaked at 89.8% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Macao ranks 60th of 208 countries on this measure, 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 2.8% 0.0% 9.2% 7
2000s 35.0% 13.6% 54.0% 10
2010s 72.5% 55.2% 86.5% 10
2020s 89.0% 87.5% 89.8% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Macao?
Individuals using the internet in Macao was 89.8% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Macao?
The highest recorded value was 89.8% in 2023.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Macao?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Macao rank for individuals using the internet?
Macao ranks 60th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Macao?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Macao 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.