Number of internet users in New Zealand
New Zealand: Number of internet users was 4.70 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
4.70 million
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
97th
of 207 countries
All-time high
4.70 million
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
31
1990–2021
Number of internet users in New Zealand, 1990–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, number of internet users in New Zealand stood at 4.70 million. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of internet users in New Zealand peaked at 4.70 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
New Zealand ranks 97th of 207 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 441,575 | 0 | 1.59 million | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.61 million | 1.83 million | 3.43 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.92 million | 3.50 million | 4.48 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.65 million | 4.61 million | 4.70 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More science & technology data for New Zealand
- Scientific and technical journal articles 8,096 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 6.78 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 130.09 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 130.09 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 6,522 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 93.52 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 330 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.5% (2023)
- Broadband penetration by country 38.05 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 1.98 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of internet users in New Zealand?
- Number of internet users in New Zealand was 4.70 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of internet users recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 4.70 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of internet users recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does New Zealand rank for number of internet users?
- New Zealand ranks 97th out of 207 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of internet users rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of internet users. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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