Share of the population using the Internet in Philippines
Philippines: Share of the population using the Internet was 67.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population using the Internet in Philippines, 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
In 2024, share of the population using the internet in Philippines stood at 67.3%.
The figure is down 13.6% on the previous year and up 93.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population using the internet in Philippines peaked at 77.9% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
Philippines ranks 139th 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 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 7 |
| 2000s | 5.1% | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.7% | 25.0% | 44.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 68.2% | 53.8% | 77.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 136 Cambodia 68.5% compare
- 137 Saint Lucia 68.2% compare
- 138 Tonga 67.4% compare
- 140 El Salvador 66.5% compare
- 141 Marshall Islands 65.9% compare
- 142 Laos 65.6% compare
More science & technology data for Philippines
- Scientific and technical journal articles 4,752 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 133.57 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 115.3 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 115.3 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 3,903 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 490 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2020)
- Number of people using the Internet 75.67 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 7.14 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 8.27 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population using the internet in Philippines?
- Share of the population using the internet in Philippines was 67.3% 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 77.9% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of the population using the internet recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Philippines rank for share of the population using the internet?
- Philippines ranks 139th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population using the internet rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.