South Africa Internet Users (% of Population) (2024)
South Africa's Internet Users (% of Population): 78.4 % of population in 2024, +0pp YoY. World Bank (IT.NET.USER.ZS), 1990–2024.
South Africa (2024)
78.4
% of population
+0pp YoY
YoY Change
+0pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78.4 | +0pp |
| 2023 | 78.3 | +0pp |
| 2022 | 78.3 | +3.3pp |
| 2021 | 75 | +2.9pp |
| 2020 | 72.1 | +2.4pp |
| 2019 | 69.7 | +7.3pp |
| 2018 | 62.4 | +6.2pp |
| 2017 | 56.2 | +2.2pp |
| 2016 | 54 | +2.1pp |
| 2015 | 51.9 | +2.9pp |
| 2014 | 49 | +2.5pp |
| 2013 | 46.5 | +5.5pp |
| 2012 | 41 | +7pp |
| 2011 | 34 | +10pp |
| 2010 | 24 | +14pp |
| 2009 | 10 | +1.6pp |
| 2008 | 8.4 | +0.4pp |
| 2007 | 8.1 | +0.5pp |
| 2006 | 7.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2005 | 7.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 78.4 % of population in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.0pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 78.4 in 2024 and a trough of 0.0 in 1990.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south africa internet users (% of population) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 78.4 % of population in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 0.0 in 1990. The latest reading of 78.4 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.0pp.