Global annual number of internet users 2015-2025

Published by
Ani Petrosyan,
Apr 16, 2025

As of February 2025, the number of individuals using the internet worldwide reached 5.56 billion, which represents an increase of 2.4 percent from 5.43 billion in 2024. Overall, the number of internet users worldwide has steadily increased over the past decade.

Annual number of individuals using the internet worldwide between 2015 and 2025

CharacteristicNumber of individuals in billions
Jan 2015 2.95
Jan 2016 3.21
Jan 2017 3.57
Jan 2018 3.82
Jan 2019 4.15
Jan 2020 4.52
Jan 2021 4.87
Jan 2022 5.09
Jan 2023 5.33
Jan 2024 5.43
Jan 2025 5.56
Showing entries 1 to 11 (11 entries in total)
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Number of individuals in billions2.952.953.213.213.573.573.823.824.154.154.524.524.874.875.095.095.335.335.435.435.565.56Jan 2015Jan 2016Jan 2017Jan 2018Jan 2019Jan 2020Jan 2021Jan 2022Jan 2023Jan 2024Jan 2025
01234567

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

In cooperation with

DataReportal

Release date

February 2025

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

February 2025

Age group

16 years and older

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Leading companies trust Statista:
paypal google adobe pg samsung telekom
Statista is a great source of knowledge, and pretty helpful to manage the daily work.
Christof Baron

Christof Baron
CEO, MindShare Germany

Statistics on " Internet usage in Portugal "

Other statistics that may interest you Internet usage in Portugal

Overview

8

User demographics & reach

8

Fixed internet

8

Mobile internet

8

Online activities

7

Social media

4

Discover Statista

Need help with using Statista for your research? Tutorials and first steps

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Topics

Internet usage in TurkeyInternet usage in EuropeInternet usage in PolandInternet usage in RussiaInternet usage in Finland
Do you have any questions about our business solutions?

We provide you with detailed information about our Professional Account.

All features, all contents, at all times: Learn more about our professional solutions.

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.