Activities of internet users in China 2024

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Mar 20, 2025

In December 2024, almost 975 million people used the internet for online shopping, around 87.9 percent of internet users in China. The country has a huge smartphone user base, driving the growth of the mobile app sector.

Number of internet users in China as of December 2024, by activity (in millions)

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Statistic: Number of internet users in China as of December 2024, by activity (in millions)

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January 2025

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China

Survey time period

December 2024

Supplementary notes

*Users of micro-dramas were counted in the video segment. Live-streaming users include those of live commerce, sports, reality shows, gaming, and concerts.
**Travel booking includes the booking of travels, hotels, train tickets and flight tickets.

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