Brazil Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Brazil's internet users was 85.15% in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Brazil's internet users stood at 85.15% in 2025, a rise of +0.68% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 85.15% by 2025. Brazil ranked 103rd globally.
Brazil's internet user base has experienced remarkable growth over the past three and a half decades, with a staggering increase from 0.00 users in 1990 to 85.15 users in 2025. The country's rapid digital transformation has positioned it among the top 100 globally, with a coverage of 36 years. Notably, Brazil's internet user base has surpassed that of Croatia, ranking at #103 worldwide. Although Bulgaria has a slightly higher internet penetration rate, Brazil's closest peer, Croatia, has a mere 0.34 percentage point higher internet user count. The country's internet user base has steadily increased, culminating in its all-time peak in 2025. Brazil's economic growth, coupled with an increasing desire for digital connectivity, is likely to continue driving the growth of its internet user base. However, a significant decline in the country's economic growth rate or a lack of investment in digital infrastructure could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 87.09% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 86.12% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 85.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 85.15% | +0.68% | #103 |
| 2024 | 84.46% | +0.31% | #40 |
| 2023 | 84.15% | +3.62% | #80 |
| 2022 | 80.53% | −0.16% | #85 |
| 2021 | 80.69% | −0.65% | #79 |
| 2020 | 81.34% | +7.43% | #61 |
| 2019 | 73.91% | +3.48% | #73 |
| 2018 | 70.43% | +2.96% | #70 |
| 2017 | 67.47% | +6.60% | #80 |
| 2016 | 60.87% | +2.54% | #83 |
| 2015 | 58.33% | +3.78% | #79 |
| 2014 | 54.55% | +3.51% | #81 |
| 2013 | 51.04% | +2.48% | #80 |
| 2012 | 48.56% | +2.87% | #80 |
| 2011 | 45.69% | +5.04% | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's internet users was 85.15% in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's internet users peaked at 85.15% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Brazil was 0.00% in 1990.
Brazil ranks 103rd globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's internet users is projected to reach 85.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Brazil in 2025 was 85.15%. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_internet-users,
title = {Brazil Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}