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Internet Users
Estimated total number of internet users globally. ITU data via World Bank with compound annual growth projection.
WLDTier 1 SourceVerified Mar 2026
Official value (2024): 5,796,967,969
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Internet Users in 2026?
- Internet Users stands at approximately 5.8 billion people, based on official data from International Telecommunication Union.
- Is Internet Users increasing or decreasing?
- Internet Users is currently growing (4.3%). This rate is derived from the most recent multi-year trend reported by International Telecommunication Union.
- What does Internet Users measure?
- Estimated total number of internet users globally. Data is collected by International Telecommunication Union using standardized international methodology across all member countries.
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