Internet Users: Australia
Australia's internet users is currently 96.131 % of population as of 2024. # Australia Internet Users Australia's internet penetration reached 96.
Current (2024)
96.131 % of population
+0.0% y/y
Peak (2021)
96.972 % of population
Low (1990)
0.585 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 32 pts
Internet Users — Australia
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Australia
Analysis# Australia Internet Users
Australia's internet penetration reached 96.131% of the population in 2024, nearly universal coverage approaching the nation's all-time peak of 96.972% in 2021. The contrast with 1990's mere 0.585% illustrates extraordinary digital transformation—a 16,332.6% increase over three decades. From 1990 through the early 2010s, adoption accelerated gradually, then surged dramatically between 2015 and 2021, jumping from 84.561% to 96.972%.
The most striking acceleration occurred between 2018 and 2021, when penetration climbed 6.964 percentage points in just three years. Since 2021, growth has plateaued near saturation, with 2024 data showing only marginal fluctuations around the 96% mark. Australia's internet penetration now ranks among the world's highest, with minimal room for expansion. Future growth depends primarily on reaching isolated populations and addressing persistent digital divides rather than broad population adoption.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96.131 % of population | +0.02% |
| 2023 | 96.116 % of population | -0.00% |
| 2022 | 96.119 % of population | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 96.972 % of population | +2.41% |
| 2020 | 94.693 % of population | +1.16% |
| 2019 | 93.61 % of population | +4.00% |
| 2018 | 90.008 % of population | +4.00% |
| 2017 | 86.545 % of population | +0.01% |
| 2016 | 86.54 % of population | +2.34% |
| 2015 | 84.561 % of population | +0.67% |
| 2014 | 84 % of population | +0.66% |
| 2013 | 83.453 % of population | +5.64% |
| 2012 | 79 % of population | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 79.488 % of population | +4.59% |
| 2010 | 76 % of population | +2.36% |
| 2009 | 74.25 % of population | +3.60% |
| 2008 | 71.67 % of population | +3.20% |
| 2007 | 69.45 % of population | +5.23% |
| 2006 | 66 % of population | +4.76% |
| 2005 | 63 % of population | +19.57% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 52.689 % of population | +12.69% |
| 2000 | 46.756 % of population | +14.60% |
| 1999 | 40.8 % of population | +32.47% |
| 1998 | 30.8 % of population | +87.80% |
| 1997 | 16.4 % of population | +400.00% |
| 1996 | 3.28 % of population | +18.84% |
| 1995 | 2.76 % of population | +23.77% |
| 1994 | 2.23 % of population | +13.20% |
| 1993 | 1.97 % of population | +11.30% |
| 1992 | 1.77 % of population | +60.91% |
| 1991 | 1.1 % of population | +88.03% |
| 1990 | 0.585 % of population | — |
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