Number of people using the Internet in Indonesia
Indonesia: Number of people using the Internet was 171.88 million users in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of people using the Internet in Indonesia, 1990–2021
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in. Measured in users.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of people using the internet in Indonesia is 171.88 million users, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.4% on the previous year and up 461.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people using the internet in Indonesia peaked at 171.88 million users in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 users, in 1990.
Indonesia ranks 4th of 207 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 293,259 users | 0 users | 945,741 users | 7 |
| 2000s | 9.15 million users | 2.00 million users | 19.01 million users | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.61 million users | 26.90 million users | 129.95 million users | 10 |
| 2020s | 159.76 million users | 147.65 million users | 171.88 million users | 2 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More science & technology data for Indonesia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 38,992 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 347.31 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 122.52 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 122.52 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 7,403 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 72.8% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,397 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2020)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 4.92 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 13.95 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people using the internet in Indonesia?
- Number of people using the internet in Indonesia was 171.88 million users in 2021, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in.
- What is the highest number of people using the internet recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 171.88 million users in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of people using the internet recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 users in 1990.
- How does Indonesia rank for number of people using the internet?
- Indonesia ranks 4th out of 207 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of people using the internet rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 461.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in, published as part of Number of people using the Internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of individuals using the Internet.