Internet Users: United Kingdom
United Kingdom's internet users is currently 95.472 % of population as of 2024. # United Kingdom Internet Users The United Kingdom's internet penetration stands at 95.
Current (2024)
95.472 % of population
+0.0% y/y
Peak (2021)
96.197 % of population
Low (1990)
0.087 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 35 pts
Internet Users — United Kingdom
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — United Kingdom
Analysis# United Kingdom Internet Users
The United Kingdom's internet penetration stands at 95.472% of the population in 2024, reflecting near-universal digital access. This figure sits just below the all-time peak of 96.197% reached in 2021, indicating sustained high connectivity despite minor fluctuations. The contrast with 1990's negligible 0.087% penetration underscores the dramatic transformation across 34 years—a staggering 109,638% increase that reshaped British society.
Growth accelerated sharply between 2015 and 2021, climbing from 92% to 96.197%. The marginal decline from 2021 through 2024 (dropping to 95.472%) suggests the nation has reached saturation point, with remaining non-users representing a stable structural segment rather than areas for expansion. The data indicates the UK has achieved comprehensive digital integration, with further growth unlikely given demographic and accessibility constraints.
Historical Data
35 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95.472 % of population | +0.03% |
| 2023 | 95.447 % of population | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 95.465 % of population | -0.76% |
| 2021 | 96.197 % of population | +1.45% |
| 2020 | 94.818 % of population | +2.49% |
| 2019 | 92.517 % of population | +2.01% |
| 2018 | 90.692 % of population | +0.30% |
| 2017 | 90.425 % of population | -4.59% |
| 2016 | 94.776 % of population | +3.02% |
| 2015 | 92 % of population | +0.42% |
| 2014 | 91.613 % of population | +1.97% |
| 2013 | 89.844 % of population | +2.70% |
| 2012 | 87.48 % of population | +2.46% |
| 2011 | 85.38 % of population | +0.45% |
| 2010 | 85 % of population | +1.72% |
| 2009 | 83.56 % of population | +6.60% |
| 2008 | 78.39 % of population | +4.39% |
| 2007 | 75.09 % of population | +9.11% |
| 2006 | 68.82 % of population | -1.69% |
| 2005 | 70 % of population | +6.69% |
Show all 35 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 65.61 % of population | +1.22% |
| 2003 | 64.82 % of population | +14.77% |
| 2002 | 56.48 % of population | +68.69% |
| 2001 | 33.481 % of population | +24.83% |
| 2000 | 26.822 % of population | +25.92% |
| 1999 | 21.3 % of population | +55.47% |
| 1998 | 13.7 % of population | +85.39% |
| 1997 | 7.39 % of population | +79.37% |
| 1996 | 4.12 % of population | +116.84% |
| 1995 | 1.9 % of population | +82.69% |
| 1994 | 1.04 % of population | +100.00% |
| 1993 | 0.52 % of population | +99.23% |
| 1992 | 0.261 % of population | +50.00% |
| 1991 | 0.174 % of population | +100.00% |
| 1990 | 0.087 % of population | — |
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