United States Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
United States's internet users was 94.99% in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
United States's internet users stood at 94.99% in 2025, a rise of +1.85% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 94.99% by 2025. United States ranked 58th globally.
The United States has risen from a 0.78 percent share of internet users in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 94.99 percent in 2025, placing it 58th globally and matching Romania’s 2025 figure while slightly trailing Oman’s 95.26 percent. Over the 35‑year coverage period, the expansion reflects the diffusion of broadband infrastructure, the proliferation of mobile devices, and the integration of digital services into commerce, education and government. The steepest gains occurred in the late 1990s and early 2000s as household computer ownership surged, followed by a rapid acceleration after 2010 when smartphones and low‑cost data plans broadened access. Although the United States now enjoys near‑universal connectivity, the modest gap with the highest‑ranking peers suggests limited room for further growth in user penetration; future changes will likely depend on extending high‑speed coverage to rural areas and addressing affordability to sustain any incremental gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 95.92% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 94.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 94.99% | +1.85% | #58 |
| 2023 | 93.14% | +0.94% | #34 |
| 2022 | 92.20% | +0.93% | #34 |
| 2021 | 91.27% | +0.92% | #33 |
| 2020 | 90.34% | +0.91% | #31 |
| 2019 | 89.43% | +0.93% | #29 |
| 2018 | 88.50% | +1.22% | #25 |
| 2017 | 87.27% | +1.73% | #30 |
| 2016 | 85.54% | +10.99% | #30 |
| 2015 | 74.55% | +1.55% | #44 |
| 2014 | 73.00% | +1.60% | #45 |
| 2013 | 71.40% | −3.30% | #43 |
| 2012 | 74.70% | +4.97% | #29 |
| 2011 | 69.73% | −1.96% | #33 |
| 2010 | 71.69% | +0.69% | #27 |
Analysis
United States's internet users was 94.99% in 2025, a rise of +1.85% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 94.99% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's internet users was 94.99% in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
United States's internet users peaked at 94.99% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in United States was 0.79% in 1990.
United States ranks 58th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's internet users is projected to reach 94.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of United States in 2025 was 94.99%. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_internet-users,
title = {United States Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}