Global number of internet users 2005-2024

Number of internet users worldwide from 2005 to 2024

CharacteristicNumber of users in millions
2024 5,500
2023 5,400
2022 5,300
2021 4,901
2020 4,585
2019 4,119
2018 3,729
2017 3,444
2016 3,217
2015 2,954
2014 2,750
2013 2,562
2012 2,387
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May 2024

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Survey time period

2005 to 2024

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