Share of the population using the Internet in Indonesia
Indonesia: Share of the population using the Internet was 72.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population using the Internet in Indonesia, 1990–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population using the internet in Indonesia is 72.8%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 324.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population using the internet in Indonesia peaked at 72.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
Indonesia ranks 125th of 208 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 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 7 |
| 2000s | 3.9% | 0.9% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.7% | 10.9% | 47.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.9% | 53.7% | 72.8% | 5 |
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)
- Patent applications, residents 1,397 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2020)
- Number of people using the Internet 171.88 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 4.92 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 13.95 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population using the internet in Indonesia?
- Share of the population using the internet in Indonesia was 72.8% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population using the internet recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 72.8% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of the population using the internet recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Indonesia rank for share of the population using the internet?
- Indonesia ranks 125th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population using the internet rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 324.5%. 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) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population using the Internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of the population who used the Internet in the last three months.