Internet Users: Austria
Austria's internet users is currently 91.926 % of population as of 2025. # Austria Internet Users Austria's internet penetration reached 91.
Current (2025)
91.926 % of population
-3.2% y/y
Peak (2023)
95.335 % of population
Low (1990)
0.13 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2025 · 36 pts
Internet Users — Austria
1990 — 2025
Internet Users — Austria
Analysis# Austria Internet Users
Austria's internet penetration reached 91.926% of the population in 2025, reflecting nearly complete digital connectivity across the country. This figure remains slightly below the all-time peak of 95.335% recorded in 2023, yet represents a dramatic transformation from the 0.13% penetration rate in 1990—an increase of over 70,000%. The consistent climb over three decades demonstrates Austria's sustained commitment to digital infrastructure and accessibility.
A notable acceleration occurred between 2020 and 2023, when penetration jumped from 87.529% to 95.335%, driven by pandemic-related digital adoption and expanded broadband infrastructure. The recent 2024-2025 decline of roughly 2.4 percentage points suggests a natural plateau effect as the market approaches saturation. With over 91% of Austrians now online, the country ranks among Europe's most digitally connected populations.
Historical Data
36 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91.926 % of population | -3.15% |
| 2024 | 94.92 % of population | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 95.335 % of population | +1.84% |
| 2022 | 93.614 % of population | +1.17% |
| 2021 | 92.529 % of population | +5.71% |
| 2020 | 87.529 % of population | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 87.752 % of population | +0.31% |
| 2018 | 87.479 % of population | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 87.936 % of population | +4.28% |
| 2016 | 84.324 % of population | +0.46% |
| 2015 | 83.94 % of population | +3.63% |
| 2014 | 80.996 % of population | +0.47% |
| 2013 | 80.619 % of population | +0.74% |
| 2012 | 80.03 % of population | +1.64% |
| 2011 | 78.74 % of population | +4.75% |
| 2010 | 75.17 % of population | +2.34% |
| 2009 | 73.45 % of population | +0.80% |
| 2008 | 72.87 % of population | +5.05% |
| 2007 | 69.37 % of population | +9.07% |
| 2006 | 63.6 % of population | +9.66% |
Show all 36 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 58 % of population | +6.85% |
| 2004 | 54.28 % of population | +27.12% |
| 2003 | 42.7 % of population | +16.79% |
| 2002 | 36.56 % of population | -6.70% |
| 2001 | 39.185 % of population | +16.17% |
| 2000 | 33.73 % of population | +46.65% |
| 1999 | 23 % of population | +49.35% |
| 1998 | 15.4 % of population | +61.59% |
| 1997 | 9.53 % of population | +37.92% |
| 1996 | 6.91 % of population | +265.61% |
| 1995 | 1.89 % of population | +35.97% |
| 1994 | 1.39 % of population | +81.70% |
| 1993 | 0.765 % of population | +18.97% |
| 1992 | 0.643 % of population | +148.26% |
| 1991 | 0.259 % of population | +99.23% |
| 1990 | 0.13 % of population | — |
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