Thailand Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Thailand's internet users was 95.39% in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 5.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Thailand's internet users stood at 95.39% in 2025, a rise of +4.53% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.39% by 2025. Thailand ranked 53rd globally.
Thailand’s internet penetration has risen from virtually zero in 1990 to 95.39 percent in 2025, placing the country 53rd worldwide and matching the all‑time peak recorded in the same year. This rapid expansion over a 36‑year span mirrors the trajectories of other high‑ranking peers such as Canada (95.54 percent) and Singapore (95.34 percent), reflecting widespread infrastructure upgrades, mobile broadband diffusion and supportive regulatory reforms. The near‑universal connectivity has facilitated growth in e‑commerce, digital finance and remote education, while also raising concerns about data privacy and cyber‑security that accompany dense user bases. As Thailand approaches the saturation point observed in comparable economies, future increases in the user share will likely depend on expanding access in underserved rural areas, enhancing network quality, and integrating emerging technologies such as 5G and satellite internet, which could sustain modest upward movement beyond the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 101.45% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 98.42% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 95.39% | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.39% | +4.53% | #53 |
| 2024 | 90.87% | +1.33% | #25 |
| 2023 | 89.54% | +1.56% | #49 |
| 2022 | 87.98% | +2.71% | #54 |
| 2021 | 85.27% | +7.43% | #58 |
| 2020 | 77.84% | +11.19% | #72 |
| 2019 | 66.65% | +9.83% | #96 |
| 2018 | 56.82% | +3.93% | #101 |
| 2017 | 52.89% | +5.39% | #119 |
| 2016 | 47.51% | +8.19% | #114 |
| 2015 | 39.32% | +4.43% | #118 |
| 2014 | 34.89% | +5.95% | #119 |
| 2013 | 28.94% | +2.48% | #122 |
| 2012 | 26.46% | +2.79% | #120 |
| 2011 | 23.67% | +1.27% | #123 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's internet users was 95.39% in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 5.0% increase from the previous year.
Thailand's internet users peaked at 95.39% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in Thailand was 0.00% in 1990.
Thailand ranks 53rd globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's internet users is projected to reach 95.39% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Thailand in 2025 was 95.39%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_internet-users,
title = {Thailand Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}