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Individuals using the Internet in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Individuals using the Internet was 95.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
95.5%
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
29th
of 208 countries
All-time high
96.2%
in 2021
All-time low
0.1%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in United Kingdom, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0.087 % of population1991: 0.174 % of population1992: 0.261 % of population1993: 0.52 % of population1994: 1 % of population1995: 1.9 % of population1996: 4.1 % of population1997: 7.4 % of population1998: 13.7 % of population1999: 21.3 % of population2000: 26.8 % of population2001: 33.5 % of population2002: 56.5 % of population2003: 64.8 % of population2004: 65.6 % of population2005: 70 % of population2006: 68.8 % of population2007: 75.1 % of population2008: 78.4 % of population2009: 83.6 % of population2010: 85 % of population2011: 85.4 % of population2012: 87.5 % of population2013: 89.8 % of population2014: 91.6 % of population2015: 92 % of population2016: 94.8 % of population2017: 90.4 % of population2018: 90.7 % of population2019: 92.5 % of population2020: 94.8 % of population2021: 96.2 % of population2022: 95.5 % of population2023: 95.4 % of population2024: 95.5 % 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 United Kingdom is 95.5%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in United Kingdom peaked at 96.2% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1990.

United Kingdom ranks 29th 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 5.0% 0.1% 21.3% 10
2000s 62.3% 26.8% 83.6% 10
2010s 90.0% 85.0% 94.8% 10
2020s 95.5% 94.8% 96.2% 5

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  4. 30 Oman 95.3% compare
  5. 31 United States 94.7% compare
  6. 32 Gibraltar 94.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in United Kingdom?
Individuals using the internet in United Kingdom was 95.5% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 96.2% in 2021.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1990.
How does United Kingdom rank for individuals using the internet?
United Kingdom ranks 29th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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.