South Africa—Internet Users (%)
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #112 of 185
Latest Value
75.7%
2023
YoY Change
+0.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#112
of 185 countries
Maximum
75.7%
2023
Minimum
5.3%
2000
CAGR
+12.2%
24 years
Last
75.7%
Previous
75.5%
Highest
75.7%
Lowest
5.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75.7% | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 75.5% | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 75.0% | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 72.1% | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 69.7% | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 62.4% | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 56.2% | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 54.0% | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 51.9% | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 49.0% | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 46.5% | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 41.0% | +20.7% |
| 2011 | 34.0% | +41.5% |
| 2010 | 24.0% | +140.0% |
| 2009 | 10.0% | +18.6% |
| 2008 | 8.4% | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 8.1% | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 7.6% | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 7.5% | -11.1% |
| 2004 | 8.4% | +20.2% |
| 2003 | 7.0% | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 6.7% | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 6.3% | +18.7% |
| 2000 | 5.3% |
Top Countries — Internet Users (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | Iceland | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 5 | Denmark | 99.8% | 2024 |
| 6 | Kuwait | 99.7% | 2023 |
| 7 | Qatar | 99.7% | 2023 |
| 8 | Monaco | 99.1% | 2023 |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 99.0% | 2023 |
| 10 | Norway | 99.0% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), uri: https://datahub.itu.int/.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →