Japan—Internet Users (%)
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #80 of 191Updated July 2026
Latest Value
87.0%
2023
YoY Change
+2.4%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#80
of 191 countries
Maximum
93.2%
2016
Minimum
30.0%
2000
CAGR
+4.7%
24 years
Last
87.0%
Previous
84.9%
Highest
93.2%
Lowest
30.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's internet users (%) was 87.0% in 2023, ranking #80 out of 191 countries. This represents a +2.4% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 93.2% (2016) and the lowest was 30.0% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87.0% | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 84.9% | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 82.9% | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 90.2% | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 92.7% | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 88.7% | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 91.7% | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 93.2% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 91.1% | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 89.1% | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 88.2% | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 79.5% | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 79.1% | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 78.2% | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 78.0% | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 75.4% | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 74.3% | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 68.7% | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 66.9% | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 62.4% | +28.8% |
| 2003 | 48.4% | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 46.6% | +20.9% |
| 2001 | 38.5% | +28.5% |
| 2000 | 30.0% |
Top Countries — Internet Users (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 5 | Denmark | 99.8% | 2024 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 99.1% | 2025 |
| 7 | Monaco | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 8 | Norway | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 9 | Liechtenstein | 98.3% | 2024 |
| 10 | Iceland | 98.2% | 2024 |
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/.