Internet Users: Thailand
Thailand's internet users is currently 90.867 % of population as of 2024. # Thailand Internet Users Thailand's internet penetration reached 90.
Current (2024)
90.867 % of population
+1.5% y/y
Peak (2024)
90.867 % of population
Low (1990)
0 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 35 pts
Internet Users — Thailand
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Thailand
Analysis# Thailand Internet Users
Thailand's internet penetration reached 90.867% of the population in 2024, matching its all-time peak and representing a dramatic transformation since 1990 when virtually no internet access existed. Over three decades, the country achieved near-universal connectivity, climbing from zero to near-complete coverage across its population.
The growth accelerated notably between 2019 and 2021, when penetration jumped from 66.652% to 85.27%—a 18.6 percentage point increase in just two years. This surge reflects Thailand's digital infrastructure expansion and shifting consumer adoption patterns. Since reaching 85% in 2021, growth has moderated to roughly 1.6 percentage points annually, suggesting Thailand approaches saturation levels. The trajectory indicates sustained high connectivity with minimal room for further expansion.
Historical Data
35 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90.867 % of population | +1.49% |
| 2023 | 89.535 % of population | +1.77% |
| 2022 | 87.977 % of population | +3.17% |
| 2021 | 85.27 % of population | +9.54% |
| 2020 | 77.844 % of population | +16.79% |
| 2019 | 66.652 % of population | +17.31% |
| 2018 | 56.817 % of population | +7.42% |
| 2017 | 52.892 % of population | +11.34% |
| 2016 | 47.505 % of population | +20.83% |
| 2015 | 39.316 % of population | +12.70% |
| 2014 | 34.886 % of population | +20.55% |
| 2013 | 28.94 % of population | +9.37% |
| 2012 | 26.46 % of population | +11.79% |
| 2011 | 23.67 % of population | +5.67% |
| 2010 | 22.4 % of population | +11.44% |
| 2009 | 20.1 % of population | +10.44% |
| 2008 | 18.2 % of population | -9.14% |
| 2007 | 20.03 % of population | +16.72% |
| 2006 | 17.161 % of population | +14.21% |
| 2005 | 15.026 % of population | +40.73% |
Show all 35 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10.677 % of population | +14.82% |
| 2003 | 9.299 % of population | +23.48% |
| 2002 | 7.531 % of population | +35.55% |
| 2001 | 5.556 % of population | +50.61% |
| 2000 | 3.689 % of population | +51.81% |
| 1999 | 2.43 % of population | +122.94% |
| 1998 | 1.09 % of population | +201.94% |
| 1997 | 0.361 % of population | +213.91% |
| 1996 | 0.115 % of population | +53.33% |
| 1995 | 0.075 % of population | +92.31% |
| 1994 | 0.039 % of population | +178.57% |
| 1993 | 0.014 % of population | — |
| 1992 | 0 % of population | — |
| 1991 | 0 % of population | — |
| 1990 | 0 % of population | — |
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