The data displays the internet penetration rate as of September 2017, by global region. As of that period, North America was ranked first with an online penetration rate of 89 percent, followed by Western Europe with 87%. The global average penetration rate was 51 percent, an increase from 35% in 2013.
Global internet penetration rate – additional information
The development of telecommunication network and technology infrastructure has a direct impact on internet penetration and internet access. In light of the slow or underdevelopment of broadband technology in some countries, many developing online markets rely on mobile connections for internet access.
