As of 2023, 65 percent of the population in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) used the internet, compared to 35 percent of individuals living in the least Developed Countries (LDCs) while the internet penetration rate for those living in Landlocked Developing Counties (LLDCs) was at 39 percent. The global online access rate was 68 percent.
Percentage of global population accessing the internet from 2005 to 2024, by market maturity
Characteristic
World
Developed
Developing
Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC)
Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
2024
68%
-
-
35%
39%
65%
2023
67%
-
-
35%
39%
67%
2022
66%
-
-
36%
36%
66%
2021
63%
90%
57%
27%
35%
64%
2019
51.4%
86.7%
44.4%
19.5%
-
-
2018
49%
84.9%
41.9%
17.6%
-
-
2017
46.3%
81.9%
39.1%
16.1%
-
-
2016
43.9%
81%
36.3%
14.3%
-
-
2015
41.1%
76.8%
33.7%
12.4%
-
-
2014
38.9%
75.8%
31.2%
10.8%
-
-
2013
36.9%
73.8%
29.1%
9.3%
-
-
2012
34.7%
72%
26.7%
8.1%
-
-
2011
31.8%
67.6%
24.1%
6.6%
-
-
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