Share of individuals using the internet in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of individuals using the internet was 95.47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
95.47
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
29th
of 208 countries
All-time high
96.2
in 2021
All-time low
0.0874
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Share of individuals using the internet in United Kingdom, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 95.47 for share of individuals using the internet in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in United Kingdom peaked at 96.2 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0874, in 1990.
United Kingdom ranks 29th 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 | 5.05 | 0.0874 | 21.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.31 | 26.82 | 83.56 | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.97 | 85 | 94.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 95.48 | 94.82 | 96.2 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More science & technology data for United Kingdom
- Scientific and technical journal articles 97,536 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 84.10 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 121.64 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 121.64 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 7,263 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 11,592 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 2.7% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 21,623 (2019)
- Number of internet users 65.09 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 42.16 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in United Kingdom?
- Share of individuals using the internet in United Kingdom was 95.47 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 96.2 in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0874 in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- United Kingdom ranks 29th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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