Internet Adoption Statistics in Indonesia (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 72.8% of the population in Indonesia used the internet, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Up from 69.2% in 2023 to 72.8% in 2024 (+3.6 percentage points). Indonesia ranks #18 of 28 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #117 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 72.8% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Indonesia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +3.6 pp (2024)
- Up from 69.2% in 2023 to 72.8% in 2024 (+3.6 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0% in 1990 to 72.8% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 72.8% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Indonesia.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #18 of 28 (2024)
- Indonesia ranks 18 of 28 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #117 of 188 (2024)
- Indonesia ranks 117 of 188 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 75.2% (2024)
- Indonesia (72.8%) is below the average of 75.2% across the 28 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 69.9% (2024)
- Value for women in Indonesia, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Among men (2024)
- 75.7% (2024)
- Value for men in Indonesia, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −5.7 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 69.9% for women and 75.7% for men — 5.7 percentage points lower among women.
- Projected 2026 value
- 91.8% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 12.3%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Indonesia (2024)
- 72.8% (2024)
- 72.8% of the population in Indonesia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 283.5 million (2024)
- Indonesia had a population of 283.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.8% | +3.6 pp |
| 2023 | 69.2% | +2.7 pp |
| 2022 | 66.5% | +4.4 pp |
| 2021 | 62.1% | +8.4 pp |
| 2020 | 53.7% | +6.0 pp |
| 2019 | 47.7% | +7.8 pp |
| 2018 | 39.9% | +7.6 pp |
| 2017 | 32.3% | +6.9 pp |
| 2016 | 25.4% | +3.4 pp |
| 2015 | 22.1% | +4.9 pp |
| 2014 | 17.1% | +2.2 pp |
| 2013 | 14.9% | +0.4 pp |
| 2012 | 14.5% | +2.2 pp |
| 2011 | 12.3% | +1.4 pp |
| 2010 | 10.9% | +4.0 pp |
| 2009 | 6.9% | −1.0 pp |
| 2008 | 7.9% | +2.1 pp |
| 2007 | 5.8% | +1.0 pp |
| 2006 | 4.8% | +1.2 pp |
| 2005 | 3.6% | +1.0 pp |
| 2004 | 2.6% | +0.2 pp |
| 2003 | 2.4% | +0.3 pp |
| 2002 | 2.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 2001 | 2% | +1.1 pp |
| 2000 | 0.9% | +0.5 pp |
| 1999 | 0.4% | +0.2 pp |
| 1998 | 0.3% | +0.1 pp |
| 1997 | 0.2% | +0.1 pp |
| 1996 | 0.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1994 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Indonesia used the internet?
72.8% of the population in Indonesia used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the internet adoption data for Indonesia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Indonesia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Indonesia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 72.8% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.NET.USER.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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