Internet Usage Facts and Statistics for 2024

The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, access information, and engage with the world around us. In just a few short decades, it has gone from being a niche technology used by a small group of enthusiasts to a global network connecting billions of people and devices. With its vast array of websites, apps, and services, the internet has become an indispensable part of our daily lives, offering endless opportunities for learning, entertainment, and connection.

As the use of the internet continues to grow, it is essential to have a clear understanding of its impact and the trends shaping its future. From the number of internet users and devices in use to the types of content and services that are popular, these statistics can provide valuable insights into the current state of the internet and its future direction. With the rapid pace of technological change, it is crucial to stay informed about the latest developments in internet usage and the impact they are having on society, the economy, and our daily lives. In this post, we will explore the latest internet usage statistics, providing a comprehensive picture of the current state of the industry and its future prospects.

Internet Usage Statistics

How many people use the internet:

5 billion people

Last updated 4/21/22

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Average amount of time Internet users spend on it daily:

6 hours 53 minutes

Last updated 4/21/22

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Total amount of time spent on the Internet daily:

2 trillion minutes

Last updated 4/21/22

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Number of people who used the internet in 2000:

400 million people

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Percentage of world population that have access to the internet:

63%

Last updated 4/21/22

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Percentage of households that have internet access at home:

46%

Last updated 12/31/15

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Number of people who do not have access to the internet:

2.9 billion people

Last updated 4/21/22

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Percentage of people in developed countries that have internet access:

82.2%

Last updated 5/26/15

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Percentage of people in developing countries that have internet access:

35.3%

Last updated 5/26/15

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Continent with highest internet penetration rate:

North America w/93%

Last updated 4/21/22

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Continent with lowest internet penetration rate:

Africa w/27.2%

Last updated 12/31/14

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Nation with the lowest percentage of its population with internet adoption:

North Korea (99.9% don’t have access)

Last updated 4/21/22

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Number of internet users in China:

904 million

Last updated 4/28/20

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Percentage of the internet that is hidden or dark:

95-96%

Last updated 8/15/16

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Number of internet users in the UK:

54.8 million

Last updated 9/13/17

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Number of internet users in Southeast Asia:

330 million

Last updated 12/12/17

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Percentage of U.S. adults that use the internet:

87%

Last updated 9/19/14

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Percentage of US residents that don’t have access to high-speed broadband internet:

10%

Last updated 1/8/16

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Continent with the most internet users:

Asia w/1.4 billion users

Last updated 12/31/14

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Number of internet users in India:

759 million active internet users

Last updated 5/5/23

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Number of people in India that are not connected to the internet:

1 billion

Last updated 1/15/16

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Number of people who don’t have internet access and are illiterate:

900 million

Last updated 10/2/14

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Growth in world internet usage from 2000-2015:

753%

Last updated 12/31/14

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Number of live websites on the internet:

224 million

Last updated 10/1/16

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Number of registered domains on the internet:

351.8 million domains

Last updated 5/30/19

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Number of people who have been brought online via Internet.org to date:

9 million+

Last updated 5/13/15

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Percentage of U.S. internet traffic that is related to video streaming:

more than 60%

Last updated 1/13/16

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Percentage of US adults that don’t use the internet:

15%

Last updated 7/28/15

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Percentage of US adults (65+) that don’t use the internet:

39%

Last updated 7/28/15

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Percentage of global internet content that is in English:

54.9%

Last updated 1/6/16

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Percentage of global internet content that is in Russian:

6.1%

Last updated 1/6/16

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Percentage of global internet content that is in Chinese:

4.4%

Last updated 1/6/16

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Percentage of North American internet traffic that is encrypted:

30%

Last updated 4/30/16

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Percentage of global internet traffic in 2014 that was due to video content:

64%

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Projected percentage of global internet traffic in 2019 that will be due to video content:

80%

Last updated 6/11/15

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Estimated value of the US Internet:

$966 billion

Last updated 12/11/15

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The internet’s share of the US economy:

6%

Last updated 12/11/15

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Percentage of American adults that use the internet “almost constantly:”

21%

Last updated 12/8/15

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Percentage of American adults that use the internet daily:

73%

Last updated 12/8/15

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Average growth in storage capacity of the internet annually:

30-40%

Last updated 1/22/16

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Percentage of people in emerging and developing nations that view the internet as a good influence on education:

64%

Last updated 3/19/15

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Percentage of people in emerging and developing nations that view the internet as a bad influence on morality:

42%

Last updated 3/19/15

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Number of Internet users in Russia:

around 100 million

Last updated 12/15/16

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Number of Internet of Things connected devices in 2015:

13.4 billion

Last updated 8/6/15

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Predicted number of Internet of Things connected devices in 2020:

38.5 billion

Last updated 8/6/15

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Number of jobs in China created by the internet in 2014:

1.7 million

Last updated 8/14/15

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Projected number of jobs in China to be created by the internet by 2020:

3.5 million

Last updated 8/14/15

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Number of mobile web users in China:

724 million

Last updated July 2017

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China’s internet penetration rate:

53.2%

Last updated January 2017

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Percentage of Chinese internet users that use the mobile web:

92.5%

Last updated 8/3/16

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Percentage of the Chinese population that uses the internet:

51.7%

Last updated 8/3/16

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The US state with the fastest Internet speed:

Delaware

Last updated 4/29/16

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Number of broadband subscriptions in the US:

100 million

Last updated 4/29/16

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Average US internet speed:

14.2 mbps

Last updated 1/1/16

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Percentage of Russia’s population that uses the internet:

70%

Last updated 12/15/16

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Number of mobile-only internet users in the UK:

7.5 million

Last updated 9/13/17

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