Source: The World Bank, “Individuals using the internet (% of population),” 2021
Connected World
Globally, approximately 60 percent of the world is connected to the internet. The percentage of people connected varies across regions. The Americas, Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East are the most connected regions. Although rapidly increasing, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are the least connected regions.
Asian Influence
Although portions of Asia are less connected than global average, the number of Asian people using the internet has dramatically increased since 2000. Due to the vast numbers of connected individuals, Asia has an immense influence on the digital world. Similarly, due to vast numbers, the digital mission opportunities in Asia is significant.
% of People on the Internet
Source: Our World In Data, International Telecommunication Union and UN, 2022
# of People Using the Internet
Source: Our World In Data, International Telecommunication Union and UN, 2022; B = Billion
