Internet Users: Philippines
Philippines's internet users is currently 67.263 % of population as of 2024. # Philippines Internet Users Internet penetration in the Philippines reached 67.
Current (2024)
67.263 % of population
-13.6% y/y
Peak (2023)
77.867 % of population
Low (1990)
0 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 32 pts
Internet Users — Philippines
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Philippines
Analysis# Philippines Internet Users
Internet penetration in the Philippines reached 67.263% of the population in 2024, down from an all-time peak of 77.867% in 2023. Starting from 0% in 1990, the country experienced dramatic growth over three decades, transforming into one of Southeast Asia's most connected nations. The recent decline of 10.6 percentage points between 2023 and 2024 marks a notable reversal after years of consistent expansion.
The most significant acceleration occurred between 2019 and 2021, when internet users jumped from 43.027% to 66.908%—a surge driven largely by pandemic-related digitalization. The 2024 decrease warrants monitoring to determine if it reflects measurement adjustments, seasonal factors, or a genuine shift in connectivity trends. Despite this dip, the Philippines maintains internet penetration well above levels from just five years prior, indicating sustained digital infrastructure development.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.263 % of population | -13.62% |
| 2023 | 77.867 % of population | +3.53% |
| 2022 | 75.211 % of population | +12.41% |
| 2021 | 66.908 % of population | +24.45% |
| 2020 | 53.765 % of population | +24.96% |
| 2019 | 43.027 % of population | -2.43% |
| 2018 | 44.1 % of population | +6.01% |
| 2017 | 41.6 % of population | +6.12% |
| 2016 | 39.2 % of population | +6.23% |
| 2015 | 36.9 % of population | +6.34% |
| 2014 | 34.7 % of population | +6.12% |
| 2013 | 32.7 % of population | +6.17% |
| 2012 | 30.8 % of population | +6.21% |
| 2011 | 29 % of population | +16.00% |
| 2010 | 25 % of population | +177.78% |
| 2009 | 9 % of population | +44.69% |
| 2008 | 6.22 % of population | +4.19% |
| 2007 | 5.97 % of population | +3.99% |
| 2006 | 5.741 % of population | +6.35% |
| 2005 | 5.398 % of population | +2.94% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5.244 % of population | +7.95% |
| 2003 | 4.858 % of population | +12.14% |
| 2002 | 4.332 % of population | +71.63% |
| 2001 | 2.524 % of population | +27.35% |
| 2000 | 1.982 % of population | +38.60% |
| 1999 | 1.43 % of population | +30.00% |
| 1998 | 1.1 % of population | +702.92% |
| 1997 | 0.137 % of population | +144.64% |
| 1996 | 0.056 % of population | +93.10% |
| 1995 | 0.029 % of population | +383.33% |
| 1994 | 0.006 % of population | — |
| 1990 | 0 % of population | — |
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