Australia Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Australia's internet users was 99.58% in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Australia's internet users stood at 99.58% in 2025, a rise of +2.52% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.58% by 2025. Australia ranked 23rd globally.
Australia’s share of internet users has risen from a mere 0.58 percent in 1990 to 99.58 percent in 2025, placing the nation at rank 23 globally and virtually matching the penetration rates of peer economies such as Switzerland (99.57 percent) and Qatar (99.65 percent). The 32‑year trajectory reflects a sustained diffusion of broadband infrastructure, aggressive competition among service providers, and widespread adoption of mobile data plans, especially after the mid‑2000s rollout of 3G and 4G networks. The all‑time peak of 99.58 percent, recorded in 2025, coincides with the final phase of the COVID‑19 pandemic, when remote work and online education accelerated household connectivity. The all‑time trough of 0.58 percent in 1990 underscores how rapidly the market has matured from a niche service to near‑universal access. Continued rollout of 5G, combined with policy incentives for rural broadband, suggests that Australia will maintain its high penetration, though marginal gains will depend on closing the remaining digital divide in remote communities.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.50% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.58% | +2.52% | #23 |
| 2023 | 97.06% | +0.02% | #16 |
| 2022 | 97.04% | +0.07% | #14 |
| 2021 | 96.97% | +2.28% | #13 |
| 2020 | 94.69% | +1.08% | #15 |
| 2019 | 93.61% | +3.61% | #13 |
| 2018 | 90.00% | +3.46% | #17 |
| 2017 | 86.55% | +0.00% | #31 |
| 2016 | 86.54% | +1.98% | #26 |
| 2015 | 84.56% | +0.56% | #27 |
| 2014 | 84.00% | +0.55% | #23 |
| 2013 | 83.45% | +4.45% | #22 |
| 2012 | 79.00% | −0.49% | #25 |
| 2011 | 79.49% | +3.49% | #20 |
| 2010 | 76.00% | +1.75% | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's internet users was 99.58% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Australia's internet users peaked at 99.58% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Australia was 0.59% in 1990.
Australia ranks 23rd globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's internet users is projected to reach 99.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Australia in 2025 was 99.58%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_internet-users,
title = {Australia Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}