Internet Adoption Statistics in Italy (2026)
In 2024, 89.2% of the population in Italy used the internet, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 87% in 2023 to 89.2% in 2024 (+2.2 percentage points). Italy ranks #34 of 51 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #63 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 89.2% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Italy as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +2.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 87% in 2023 to 89.2% in 2024 (+2.2 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 89.2% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 89.2% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Italy.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #34 of 51 (2024)
- Italy ranks 34 of 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #63 of 188 (2024)
- Italy ranks 63 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 90.8% (2024)
- Italy (89.2%) is below the average of 90.8% across the 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 88.3% (2024)
- Value for women in Italy, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Among men (2024)
- 90.1% (2024)
- Value for men in Italy, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −1.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 88.3% for women and 90.1% for men — 1.8 percentage points lower among women.
- Projected 2026 value
- 98.5% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5.1%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Italy (2024)
- 89.2% (2024)
- 89.2% of the population in Italy used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 59 million (2024)
- Italy had a population of 59 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89.2% | +2.2 pp |
| 2023 | 87% | +2.0 pp |
| 2022 | 85.1% | +10.2 pp |
| 2021 | 74.9% | +4.4 pp |
| 2020 | 70.5% | +2.6 pp |
| 2019 | 67.9% | −6.5 pp |
| 2018 | 74.4% | +11.3 pp |
| 2017 | 63.1% | +1.8 pp |
| 2016 | 61.3% | +3.2 pp |
| 2015 | 58.1% | +2.5 pp |
| 2014 | 55.6% | −2.8 pp |
| 2013 | 58.5% | +2.6 pp |
| 2012 | 55.8% | +1.4 pp |
| 2011 | 54.4% | +0.7 pp |
| 2010 | 53.7% | +4.9 pp |
| 2009 | 48.8% | +4.3 pp |
| 2008 | 44.5% | +3.7 pp |
| 2007 | 40.8% | +2.8 pp |
| 2006 | 38% | +3.0 pp |
| 2005 | 35% | +1.8 pp |
| 2004 | 33.2% | +4.2 pp |
| 2003 | 29% | +1.0 pp |
| 2002 | 28% | +0.8 pp |
| 2001 | 27.2% | +4.1 pp |
| 2000 | 23.1% | +8.7 pp |
| 1999 | 14.4% | +9.8 pp |
| 1998 | 4.6% | +2.3 pp |
| 1997 | 2.3% | +1.3 pp |
| 1996 | 1% | +0.5 pp |
| 1995 | 0.5% | +0.3 pp |
| 1994 | 0.2% | +0.1 pp |
| 1993 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1992 | 0.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 1991 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Italy used the internet?
89.2% of the population in Italy used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Is there a gender gap in internet adoption in Italy?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 88.3% for women and 90.1% for men, a gap of 1.8 percentage points in favor of men.
What could internet adoption in Italy look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 98.5% in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5.1%); not an official figure.
How recent is the internet adoption data for Italy?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Italy.
Where does the internet adoption data for Italy come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Italy is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
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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