Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%) in South-eastern Asia
South-eastern Asia: Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%) was 80.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of individuals using the Internet in South-eastern Asia, 2005–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2025, proportion of individuals using the internet in South-eastern Asia stood at 80.5%. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 154.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of individuals using the internet in South-eastern Asia peaked at 80.5% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.6%, in 2005.
That places South-eastern Asia 19th out of 37 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%) in South-eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8.6% | — |
| 2006 | 10.2% | +18.6% |
| 2007 | 11.8% | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 13.1% | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 13.7% | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 18.9% | +38.0% |
| 2011 | 21.2% | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 23.3% | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 24.1% | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 27.4% | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 31.6% | +15.3% |
| 2016 | 36.6% | +15.8% |
| 2017 | 41.9% | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 49.0% | +16.9% |
| 2019 | 53.4% | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 60.2% | +12.7% |
| 2021 | 68.0% | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 72.3% | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 74.7% | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 77.6% | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 80.5% | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.5% | 8.6% | 13.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 32.7% | 18.9% | 53.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.2% | 60.2% | 80.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near South-eastern Asia
- 17 Faroe Islands 97.6% compare
- 18 San Marino 97.4% compare
- 19 Switzerland 97.3% compare
- 20 Aruba 97.2% compare
- 20 Ireland 97.2% compare
- 22 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 97.0% compare
More science & technology data for South-eastern Asia
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network 99.4% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 98.8% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network 98.4% (2025)
- Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex 82.3% (2024)
- Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants 872.97 (2023)
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a 63.7% (2024)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 5G mobile network 40.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of individuals using the internet in South-eastern Asia?
- Proportion of individuals using the internet in South-eastern Asia was 80.5% in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of individuals using the internet recorded in South-eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 80.5% in 2025.
- What is the lowest proportion of individuals using the internet recorded in South-eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.6% in 2005.
- How does South-eastern Asia rank for proportion of individuals using the internet?
- South-eastern Asia ranks 19th out of 37 groups with data for 2025.
- Is proportion of individuals using the internet rising or falling in South-eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South-eastern Asia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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