Internet usage in China

Statistics report on internet usage in China

Internet usage in China

This report has been compiled to provide a range of statistical information on the internet usage in China. It covers the most important figures about the internet adoption and infrastructure, demographics of internet users, and popular internet activities. An extra chapter has been added to provide insights regarding limitations faced among non-internet users and public opinion on cybersecurity, data privacy, as well as 5G technology.

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Internet population

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  • Basic Statistic Global internet access rate 2005-2024, by market maturity
  • Basic Statistic Countries with the highest number of internet users 2025
  • Premium Statistic Official penetration rate of internet users in China 2005-2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of internet users in China 2005-2024
  • Premium Statistic Internet user number growth in China 2015-2025

Internet infrastructure

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  • Basic Statistic Countries with the fastest average fixed broadband internet speed worldwide 2025
  • Basic Statistic Countries with the fastest average mobile internet speed 2024
  • Premium Statistic Internet users in China by connection type 2009-2024
  • Premium Statistic Share of mobile internet connection in China 2018-2030, by network technology
  • Premium Statistic Number of 5G base stations in China 2019-2023
  • Premium Statistic Market share of 5G equipment in China 2023, by provider
  • Premium Statistic Companies with the highest number of IPv4 addresses in China 2024

User demographics

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  • Premium Statistic Internet user distribution in China 2014-2024, by urban and rural region
  • Premium Statistic Gender distribution of internet users in China 2018-2024
  • Premium Statistic Age distribution of internet users in China 2024
  • Premium Statistic Employment structure of internet users in China 2020
  • Premium Statistic Income distribution of internet users in China 2010-2020

Internet activities

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  • Premium Statistic Distribution of internet access in China 2024, by device type
  • Basic Statistic Primary reasons for using the internet in China 2024
  • Premium Statistic Online user penetration in China 2024, by activity
  • Premium Statistic Weekly average time spent online in China 2014-2024
  • Premium Statistic Daily time spent with media in China Q3 2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Advanced internet technology usage in China Q3 2024, by category
  • Premium Statistic Proficiency of online search and fact-checking in China 2024

Challenges and concerns

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  • Premium Statistic Most popular reasons for not using the internet in China 2024
  • Premium Statistic Effects of lack of internet access in China 2024
  • Basic Statistic Online data privacy and security preferences in China Q3 2024
  • Premium Statistic Level of cybersecurity knowledge in China 2023
  • Premium Statistic Awareness of cybersecurity measures in China 2023
  • Premium Statistic Leading factors for not using 5G internet in China 2022
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