Ireland Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Ireland's internet users was 103.15% in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Ireland's internet users stood at 103.15% in 2025, a rise of +6.66% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 103.15% by 2025. Ireland ranked 8th globally.
Ireland’s proportion of internet users has risen from a recorded zero in 1990 to 103.15 percent in 2025, placing the country eighth worldwide and marginally below the 104.63 percent reported for Iraq, one of its nearest peers in the latest ranking. The 35‑year coverage shows a continuous upward trajectory, with the all‑time peak coinciding with the most recent data point in 2025, confirming that universal connectivity has been achieved and slightly exceeded the nominal population base. The absence of any recorded users at the start of the series underscores the rapid diffusion of broadband infrastructure and mobile broadband services that accompanied Ireland’s economic expansion in the 1990s and 2000s. While the current level already surpasses the 100 percent threshold, future growth will likely depend on expanding high‑speed access in rural areas and increasing adoption of emerging technologies such as 5G and satellite broadband, which could push the usage rate marginally higher and sustain Ireland’s position among the world’s most connected economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 105.52% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 103.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 103.15% | +6.66% | #8 |
| 2023 | 96.50% | −0.12% | #18 |
| 2022 | 96.62% | +0.20% | #15 |
| 2021 | 96.42% | +4.42% | #16 |
| 2020 | 92.00% | +5.00% | #27 |
| 2019 | 87.00% | +0.00% | #33 |
| 2018 | 87.00% | +2.89% | #29 |
| 2017 | 84.11% | +0.61% | #35 |
| 2016 | 83.50% | +0.01% | #35 |
| 2015 | 83.49% | +0.00% | #29 |
| 2014 | 83.49% | +5.24% | #28 |
| 2013 | 78.25% | +1.33% | #30 |
| 2012 | 76.92% | +2.03% | #27 |
| 2011 | 74.89% | +5.04% | #27 |
| 2010 | 69.85% | +2.47% | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland 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
Ireland's internet users was 103.15% in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's internet users peaked at 103.15% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Ireland was 0.00% in 1990.
Ireland ranks 8th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's internet users is projected to reach 103.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Ireland in 2025 was 103.15%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_internet-users,
title = {Ireland Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}