Share of individuals using the internet in United States
United States: Share of individuals using the internet was 94.69 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of individuals using the internet in United States, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United States recorded 94.69 for share of individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in United States peaked at 94.69 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.785, in 1990.
That places United States 31st out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 12.39 | 0.785 | 35.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.43 | 43.08 | 75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.58 | 69.73 | 89.43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 92.51 | 90.34 | 94.69 | 5 |
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More science & technology data for United States
- Scientific and technical journal articles 430,843 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 390.99 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 113.19 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 113.19 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 329,229 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 262,244 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.4% (2023)
- Number of internet users 310.46 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 38.86 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 134.22 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in United States?
- Share of individuals using the internet in United States was 94.69 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 94.69 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.785 in 1990.
- How does United States rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- United States ranks 31st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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