Internet Users: France
France's internet users is currently 88.654 % of population as of 2024. # France Internet Users France's internet penetration reached 88.
Current (2024)
88.654 % of population
+2.1% y/y
Peak (2024)
88.654 % of population
Low (1990)
0.053 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 35 pts
Internet Users — France
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — France
Analysis# France Internet Users
France's internet penetration reached 88.654% of the population in 2024, marking the country's all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 167,172% increase since 1990, when internet usage stood at just 0.053% of the population. The near-universal connectivity observed today contrasts sharply with the virtually non-existent digital infrastructure of three decades ago, reflecting France's sustained commitment to broadband expansion and digital accessibility.
The period from 2015 to 2024 reveals consistent growth, climbing from 78.006% to 88.654%. A notable acceleration occurred between 2019 and 2021, when adoption surged from 83.34% to 86.095%—likely driven by pandemic-related remote work and learning demands. A minor dip in 2022 to 85.333% was quickly reversed, with the trajectory resuming its upward momentum through 2024. With penetration now approaching 90%, France's internet adoption has largely plateaued at saturation levels.
Historical Data
35 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88.654 % of population | +2.09% |
| 2023 | 86.836 % of population | +1.76% |
| 2022 | 85.333 % of population | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 86.095 % of population | +1.64% |
| 2020 | 84.706 % of population | +1.64% |
| 2019 | 83.34 % of population | +1.58% |
| 2018 | 82.043 % of population | +1.91% |
| 2017 | 80.502 % of population | +1.55% |
| 2016 | 79.27 % of population | +1.62% |
| 2015 | 78.006 % of population | -6.86% |
| 2014 | 83.751 % of population | +2.24% |
| 2013 | 81.92 % of population | +0.59% |
| 2012 | 81.44 % of population | +4.65% |
| 2011 | 77.82 % of population | +0.70% |
| 2010 | 77.28 % of population | +7.96% |
| 2009 | 71.58 % of population | +1.27% |
| 2008 | 70.68 % of population | +6.95% |
| 2007 | 66.09 % of population | +41.01% |
| 2006 | 46.87 % of population | +9.33% |
| 2005 | 42.87 % of population | +9.50% |
Show all 35 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 39.15 % of population | +8.33% |
| 2003 | 36.14 % of population | +19.75% |
| 2002 | 30.18 % of population | +14.64% |
| 2001 | 26.326 % of population | +83.99% |
| 2000 | 14.308 % of population | +56.71% |
| 1999 | 9.13 % of population | +44.46% |
| 1998 | 6.32 % of population | +48.36% |
| 1997 | 4.26 % of population | +65.12% |
| 1996 | 2.58 % of population | +57.32% |
| 1995 | 1.64 % of population | +82.22% |
| 1994 | 0.9 % of population | +52.28% |
| 1993 | 0.591 % of population | +111.83% |
| 1992 | 0.279 % of population | +99.29% |
| 1991 | 0.14 % of population | +164.15% |
| 1990 | 0.053 % of population | — |
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