Individuals using the Internet in Spain

Spain: Individuals using the Internet was 95.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
95.8%
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
25th
of 208 countries
All-time high
95.8%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Spain, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0.013 % of population1991: 0.026 % of population1992: 0.077 % of population1993: 0.128 % of population1994: 0.28 % of population1995: 0.381 % of population1996: 1.3 % of population1997: 2.8 % of population1998: 4.4 % of population1999: 7.1 % of population2000: 13.6 % of population2001: 18.1 % of population2002: 20.4 % of population2003: 39.9 % of population2004: 44 % of population2005: 47.9 % of population2006: 50.4 % of population2007: 55.1 % of population2008: 59.6 % of population2009: 62.4 % of population2010: 65.8 % of population2011: 67.1 % of population2012: 69.8 % of population2013: 71.6 % of population2014: 76.2 % of population2015: 78.7 % of population2016: 80.6 % of population2017: 84.6 % of population2018: 86.1 % of population2019: 90.7 % of population2020: 93.2 % of population2021: 93.9 % of population2022: 94.5 % of population2023: 95.4 % of population2024: 95.8 % 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 Spain is 95.8%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 25.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Spain peaked at 95.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Spain ranks 25th 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 1.6% 0.0% 7.1% 10
2000s 41.1% 13.6% 62.4% 10
2010s 77.1% 65.8% 90.7% 10
2020s 94.6% 93.2% 95.8% 5

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 22 Australia 96.1% compare
  2. 23 Belgium 95.8% compare
  3. 24 Sweden 95.8% compare
  4. 26 Hong Kong 95.8% compare
  5. 27 Jordan 95.6% compare
  6. 28 Chile 95.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Spain?
Individuals using the internet in Spain was 95.8% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 95.8% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Spain rank for individuals using the internet?
Spain ranks 25th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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.