Share of individuals using the internet in Russia
Russia: Share of individuals using the internet was 94.36 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of individuals using the internet in Russia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share of individuals using the internet in Russia stood at 94.36. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in Russia peaked at 94.36 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Russia ranks 35th of 208 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 0.3102 | 0 | 1.02 | 9 |
| 2000s | 16.27 | 1.98 | 42.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.42 | 49 | 82.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.05 | 84.99 | 94.36 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More science & technology data for Russia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 85,558 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 269.52 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 186.1 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 186.1 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 11,408 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 19,569 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.9% (2024)
- Number of internet users 128.65 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 27.13 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 39.29 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in Russia?
- Share of individuals using the internet in Russia was 94.36 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 94.36 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Russia rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- Russia ranks 35th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of individuals using the internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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