Share of the population using the Internet in Iran
Iran: Share of the population using the Internet was 85.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population using the Internet in Iran, 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 Iran is 85.3%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 116.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population using the internet in Iran peaked at 85.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
Iran ranks 85th 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 | 7.4% | 0.9% | 13.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.2% | 15.9% | 72.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.0% | 75.6% | 85.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More science & technology data for Iran
- Scientific and technical journal articles 55,085 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 159.39 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 174.07 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 174.07 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 581 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 10,210 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.7% (2021)
- Number of people using the Internet 69.52 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 12.06 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 11.04 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population using the internet in Iran?
- Share of the population using the internet in Iran was 85.3% 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 85.3% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of the population using the internet recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Iran rank for share of the population using the internet?
- Iran ranks 85th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population using the internet rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.