Internet Users: Italy
Italy's internet users is currently 89.221 % of population as of 2024. # Italy Internet Users Italy's internet penetration reached 89.
Current (2024)
89.221 % of population
+2.5% y/y
Peak (2024)
89.221 % of population
Low (1990)
0.017 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 35 pts
Internet Users — Italy
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Italy
Analysis# Italy Internet Users
Italy's internet penetration reached 89.221% of the population in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents extraordinary growth from a mere 0.017% in 1990—a staggering increase of 524,729% over 34 years. The country has transformed from near-zero connectivity to near-universal access, placing it among Europe's most connected nations.
The acceleration intensified after 2020, when penetration jumped from 70.483% to 89.221% by 2024. Between 2021 and 2022 alone, adoption surged by over 10 percentage points, reflecting rapid infrastructure investment and post-pandemic digital adoption. With nearly 9 in 10 Italians now online, further growth potential appears limited, suggesting the market has approached saturation levels.
Historical Data
35 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89.221 % of population | +2.52% |
| 2023 | 87.028 % of population | +2.31% |
| 2022 | 85.061 % of population | +13.62% |
| 2021 | 74.862 % of population | +6.21% |
| 2020 | 70.483 % of population | +3.88% |
| 2019 | 67.851 % of population | -8.79% |
| 2018 | 74.387 % of population | +17.93% |
| 2017 | 63.077 % of population | +2.86% |
| 2016 | 61.324 % of population | +5.47% |
| 2015 | 58.142 % of population | +4.50% |
| 2014 | 55.638 % of population | -4.83% |
| 2013 | 58.459 % of population | +4.71% |
| 2012 | 55.83 % of population | +2.65% |
| 2011 | 54.39 % of population | +1.32% |
| 2010 | 53.68 % of population | +9.93% |
| 2009 | 48.83 % of population | +9.66% |
| 2008 | 44.53 % of population | +9.17% |
| 2007 | 40.79 % of population | +7.37% |
| 2006 | 37.99 % of population | +8.54% |
| 2005 | 35 % of population | +5.29% |
Show all 35 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 33.24 % of population | +14.46% |
| 2003 | 29.04 % of population | +3.57% |
| 2002 | 28.04 % of population | +3.00% |
| 2001 | 27.222 % of population | +17.79% |
| 2000 | 23.111 % of population | +60.49% |
| 1999 | 14.4 % of population | +215.79% |
| 1998 | 4.56 % of population | +100.00% |
| 1997 | 2.28 % of population | +123.53% |
| 1996 | 1.02 % of population | +94.66% |
| 1995 | 0.524 % of population | +172.92% |
| 1994 | 0.192 % of population | +57.38% |
| 1993 | 0.122 % of population | +74.29% |
| 1992 | 0.07 % of population | +100.00% |
| 1991 | 0.035 % of population | +105.88% |
| 1990 | 0.017 % of population | — |
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