Individuals using the Internet in Poland

Poland: Individuals using the Internet was 88.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
88.6%
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
71st
of 208 countries
All-time high
88.6%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Poland, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1991: 0.005 % of population1992: 0.052 % of population1993: 0.13 % of population1994: 0.389 % of population1995: 0.648 % of population1996: 1.3 % of population1997: 2.1 % of population1998: 4.1 % of population1999: 5.5 % of population2000: 7.3 % of population2001: 9.9 % of population2002: 21.1 % of population2003: 24.9 % of population2004: 32.5 % of population2005: 38.8 % of population2006: 44.6 % of population2007: 48.6 % of population2008: 53.1 % of population2009: 59 % of population2010: 62.3 % of population2011: 62 % of population2012: 62.3 % of population2013: 62.8 % of population2014: 66.6 % of population2015: 68 % of population2016: 73.3 % of population2017: 76 % of population2018: 77.5 % of population2019: 80.4 % of population2020: 83.2 % of population2021: 85.4 % of population2022: 86.9 % of population2023: 86.4 % of population2024: 88.6 % 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 Poland is 88.6%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 33.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Poland peaked at 88.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Poland ranks 71st 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 1.4% 0.0% 5.5% 10
2000s 34.0% 7.3% 59.0% 10
2010s 69.1% 62.0% 80.4% 10
2020s 86.1% 83.2% 88.6% 5

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 68 Lithuania 89.2% compare
  2. 69 Montenegro 88.9% compare
  3. 70 France 88.7% compare
  4. 72 Portugal 88.5% compare
  5. 73 Israel 88.2% compare
  6. 74 Seychelles 87.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Poland?
Individuals using the internet in Poland was 88.6% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 88.6% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Poland rank for individuals using the internet?
Poland ranks 71st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland 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.