France Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
France's internet users was 88.92% in 2025, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
France's internet users stood at 88.92% in 2025, a rise of +0.26% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 88.92% by 2025. France ranked 91st globally.
France’s share of internet users rose from a virtual baseline of 0.05 percent in 1990 to 88.92 percent in 2025, marking the highest level recorded in the 36‑year series and placing the country 91st globally. The acceleration accelerated after the early 2000s, mirroring the diffusion patterns of most advanced European economies and converging with peers such as Greece, which reported 89.06 percent in the same year. The near‑parity with Greece and Mauritius, both just above the 88.5 percent threshold, indicates that France has largely closed the digital divide that characterised the 1990s. Nonetheless, the modest gap with the Maldives’ 89.12 percent suggests limited headroom for further expansion in a mature market. Future growth will depend on the rollout of ultra‑high‑speed broadband, policy measures to increase adoption among older households, and the integration of emerging technologies such as 5G, which could sustain a gradual upward trajectory beyond the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 90.64% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 89.78% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 88.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 88.92% | +0.26% | #91 |
| 2024 | 88.65% | +1.82% | #31 |
| 2023 | 86.84% | +1.50% | #68 |
| 2022 | 85.33% | −0.76% | #62 |
| 2021 | 86.10% | +1.39% | #53 |
| 2020 | 84.71% | +1.37% | #52 |
| 2019 | 83.34% | +1.30% | #43 |
| 2018 | 82.04% | +1.54% | #38 |
| 2017 | 80.50% | +1.23% | #47 |
| 2016 | 79.27% | +1.26% | #42 |
| 2015 | 78.01% | −5.75% | #34 |
| 2014 | 83.75% | +1.83% | #26 |
| 2013 | 81.92% | +0.48% | #25 |
| 2012 | 81.44% | +3.62% | #21 |
| 2011 | 77.82% | +0.54% | #24 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's internet users was 88.92% in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
France's internet users peaked at 88.92% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in France was 0.05% in 1990.
France ranks 91st globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's internet users is projected to reach 88.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of France in 2025 was 88.92%. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_internet-users,
title = {France Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}