United States internet usage, 1990 to 2024
About this statistic
United States internet usage stood at 95 in 2024, up 1.2% on the previous period.
This series tracks the share of the United States' population that used the internet in the past three months, from the World Bank's compilation of ITU data. The series runs from 1990, when the United States recorded 0.8 percent, to 95 percent in 2024, up from 94 percent the period before.
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Frequently asked questions
How often does this update?
The World Bank publishes annual figures on its World Development Indicators release cycle. This statistic refreshes automatically when new years appear.
What counts as using the internet?
Any use in the previous three months, on any device. The measure says nothing about connection quality, speed, or how much people use it.
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