Individuals using the Internet in Upper middle income

Upper middle income: Individuals using the Internet was 88.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
88.8%
Change on year
up 2.2%
All-time high
88.8%
in 2025
All-time low
10.2%
in 2005
Years of data
21
2005–2025

Individuals using the Internet in Upper middle income, 2005–2025

204060802005201520252005: 10.2 % of population2006: 12.5 % of population2007: 16.6 % of population2008: 21.2 % of population2009: 25.8 % of population2010: 30.6 % of population2011: 34.5 % of population2012: 38.3 % of population2013: 41.4 % of population2014: 44.3 % of population2015: 47.9 % of population2016: 53.3 % of population2017: 57.7 % of population2018: 62.2 % of population2019: 67.5 % of population2020: 74.9 % of population2021: 79.4 % of population2022: 82.7 % of population2023: 85.3 % of population2024: 86.9 % of population2025: 88.8 % of population

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

Analysis

Upper middle income recorded 88.8% for individuals using the internet in 2025. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 85.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Upper middle income peaked at 88.8% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 10.2%, in 2005.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.3% 10.2% 25.8% 5
2010s 47.8% 30.6% 67.5% 10
2020s 83.0% 74.9% 88.8% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Upper middle income?
Individuals using the internet in Upper middle income was 88.8% in 2025, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Upper middle income?
The highest recorded value was 88.8% in 2025.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Upper middle income?
The lowest recorded value was 10.2% in 2005.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Upper middle income?
Over the last ten years it is up 85.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Upper middle income 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.