Individuals using the Internet in Romania

Romania: Individuals using the Internet was 91.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
91.3%
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
52nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
91.3%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
33
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Romania, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0 % of population1993: 0.004 % of population1994: 0.026 % of population1995: 0.075 % of population1996: 0.222 % of population1997: 0.445 % of population1998: 2.2 % of population1999: 2.7 % of population2000: 3.6 % of population2001: 4.5 % of population2002: 6.6 % of population2003: 8.9 % of population2004: 15 % of population2005: 21.5 % of population2006: 24.7 % of population2007: 28.3 % of population2008: 32.4 % of population2009: 36.6 % of population2010: 39.9 % of population2011: 40 % of population2012: 45.9 % of population2013: 49.8 % of population2014: 54.1 % of population2015: 55.8 % of population2016: 59.5 % of population2017: 63.7 % of population2018: 70.7 % of population2019: 73.7 % of population2020: 78.5 % of population2021: 83.6 % of population2022: 85.5 % of population2023: 89.2 % of population2024: 91.3 % 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 Romania is 91.3%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 68.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Romania peaked at 91.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Romania 52nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 0.7% 0.0% 2.7% 8
2000s 18.2% 3.6% 36.6% 10
2010s 55.3% 39.9% 73.7% 10
2020s 85.6% 78.5% 91.3% 5

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 49 Uruguay 92.0% compare
  2. 50 Austria 91.9% compare
  3. 51 China 91.6% compare
  4. 53 Bhutan 91.3% compare
  5. 54 Morocco 91.2% compare
  6. 55 Dominican Republic 91.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Romania?
Individuals using the internet in Romania was 91.3% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 91.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Romania rank for individuals using the internet?
Romania ranks 52nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania 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.