Individuals using the Internet in Thailand

Thailand: Individuals using the Internet was 90.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
90.9%
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
56th
of 208 countries
All-time high
90.9%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Thailand, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0 % of population1991: 0 % of population1992: 0 % of population1993: 0.014 % of population1994: 0.039 % of population1995: 0.075 % of population1996: 0.115 % of population1997: 0.361 % of population1998: 1.1 % of population1999: 2.4 % of population2000: 3.7 % of population2001: 5.6 % of population2002: 7.5 % of population2003: 9.3 % of population2004: 10.7 % of population2005: 15 % of population2006: 17.2 % of population2007: 20 % of population2008: 18.2 % of population2009: 20.1 % of population2010: 22.4 % of population2011: 23.7 % of population2012: 26.5 % of population2013: 28.9 % of population2014: 34.9 % of population2015: 39.3 % of population2016: 47.5 % of population2017: 52.9 % of population2018: 56.8 % of population2019: 66.7 % of population2020: 77.8 % of population2021: 85.3 % of population2022: 88 % of population2023: 89.5 % of population2024: 90.9 % of population

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

Analysis

Thailand recorded 90.9% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 160.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Thailand peaked at 90.9% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Thailand 56th 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 0.4% 0.0% 2.4% 10
2000s 12.7% 3.7% 20.1% 10
2010s 40.0% 22.4% 66.7% 10
2020s 86.3% 77.8% 90.9% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Thailand?
Individuals using the internet in Thailand was 90.9% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 90.9% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Thailand rank for individuals using the internet?
Thailand ranks 56th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 160.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand 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.