Secure Internet Servers Statistics in United States (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, secure internet server density in the United States came to 196,554.1 per 1 million people in 2024. Up from 186,692.9 per 1 million people in 2023 to 196,554.1 per 1 million people in 2024. United States ranks #1 of 3 economies in North America on this measure, and #7 of 215 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 196,554.1 per 1 million people (2024)
- Secure Internet Servers in the United States as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +5.3% (2024)
- Up from 186,692.9 per 1 million people in 2023 to 196,554.1 per 1 million people in 2024.
- CAGR 2010–2024
- +36.7% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from 2,481.3 per 1 million people in 2010 to 196,554.1 per 1 million people in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2010)
- 2,481.3 per 1 million people (2010)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 2,481.3 per 1 million people in 2010 to 196,554.1 per 1 million people in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 196,554.1 per 1 million people (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for the United States.
- Rank in North America
- #1 of 3 (2024)
- The United States ranks 1 of 3 countries in North America with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #7 of 215 (2024)
- The United States ranks 7 of 215 countries with data globally.
- North America average
- 80,204.8 per 1 million people (2024)
- The United States (196,554.1 per 1 million people) is above the average of 80,204.8 per 1 million people across the 3 countries in North America with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 259,942.8 per 1 million people (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (30.7%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Secure Internet servers (2024)
- 66.9 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in the United States (2024)
- 94.7% (2024)
- 94.7% of the population in the United States used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 340.1 million (2024)
- The United States had a population of 340.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2010–2024
| Year | per 1 million people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 196,554 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 186,693 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 180,213 | +14.8% |
| 2021 | 156,949 | +11.5% |
| 2020 | 140,776 | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 123,268 | +88.2% |
| 2018 | 65,495 | +116.9% |
| 2017 | 30,200 | +165.1% |
| 2016 | 11,390 | +79.7% |
| 2015 | 6,338 | +23.9% |
| 2014 | 5,116 | +19.1% |
| 2013 | 4,294 | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 3,836 | +28.6% |
| 2011 | 2,984 | +20.3% |
| 2010 | 2,481 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for secure internet server density in the United States?
Secure internet server density in the United States stood at 196,554.1 per 1 million people in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does the United States compare with other countries in North America?
The United States ranks 1 of 3 countries in North America with data, with 196,554.1 per 1 million people versus a regional average of 80,204.8 per 1 million people (latest values per country).
Where does the United States rank globally on secure internet servers?
The United States ranks 7 of 215 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could secure internet servers in the United States look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 259,942.8 per 1 million people in 2026. Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (30.7%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
How recent is the secure internet servers data for the United States?
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 the United States.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.NET.SECR.P6, 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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