Internet Users: United States
United States's internet users is currently 94.694 % of population as of 2024. # United States Internet Users The United States reached 94.
Current (2024)
94.694 % of population
+1.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
94.694 % of population
Low (1990)
0.785 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 35 pts
Internet Users — United States
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — United States
Analysis# United States Internet Users
The United States reached 94.694% internet penetration in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic transformation from 1990, when only 0.785% of the population had internet access—a 11,963% increase over 34 years. The nation now ranks among the world's most connected societies, with internet access becoming nearly universal across its population.
Growth accelerated notably between 2015 and 2020, jumping from 74.554% to 90.345% in five years. This period coincided with widespread smartphone adoption and expanded broadband infrastructure. Since 2020, the rate of increase has moderated to roughly 1% annually, suggesting the market is approaching saturation. Continued gains will likely depend on reaching isolated rural communities and populations with economic or accessibility barriers.
Historical Data
35 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.694 % of population | +1.25% |
| 2023 | 93.526 % of population | +0.86% |
| 2022 | 92.729 % of population | +1.60% |
| 2021 | 91.268 % of population | +1.02% |
| 2020 | 90.345 % of population | +1.02% |
| 2019 | 89.43 % of population | +1.05% |
| 2018 | 88.499 % of population | +1.40% |
| 2017 | 87.275 % of population | +2.02% |
| 2016 | 85.544 % of population | +14.74% |
| 2015 | 74.554 % of population | +2.13% |
| 2014 | 73 % of population | +2.24% |
| 2013 | 71.4 % of population | -4.42% |
| 2012 | 74.7 % of population | +7.13% |
| 2011 | 69.729 % of population | -2.74% |
| 2010 | 71.69 % of population | +0.97% |
| 2009 | 71 % of population | -4.05% |
| 2008 | 74 % of population | -1.33% |
| 2007 | 75 % of population | +8.80% |
| 2006 | 68.931 % of population | +1.42% |
| 2005 | 67.968 % of population | +4.96% |
Show all 35 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 64.758 % of population | +4.96% |
| 2003 | 61.697 % of population | +4.95% |
| 2002 | 58.785 % of population | +19.77% |
| 2001 | 49.081 % of population | +13.93% |
| 2000 | 43.079 % of population | +20.33% |
| 1999 | 35.8 % of population | +18.94% |
| 1998 | 30.1 % of population | +39.35% |
| 1997 | 21.6 % of population | +31.71% |
| 1996 | 16.4 % of population | +77.49% |
| 1995 | 9.24 % of population | +90.12% |
| 1994 | 4.86 % of population | +114.10% |
| 1993 | 2.27 % of population | +31.98% |
| 1992 | 1.72 % of population | +48.28% |
| 1991 | 1.16 % of population | +47.77% |
| 1990 | 0.785 % of population | — |
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