The International Telecommunication Union said in its 2026 Facts and Figures report that roughly 6.3 billion people, or about 76% of the global population, are expected to use the internet in 2026. The ITU estimates around 2 billion people will remain offline, and access gaps persist: internet use is about 93% in high-income countries versus 32% in low-income countries.

2026-11-03

The International Telecommunication Union said in its 2026 Facts and Figures report that roughly 6.3 billion people, or about 76% of the global population, are expected to use the internet in 2026. The ITU estimates around 2 billion people will remain offline, and access gaps persist: internet use is about 93% in high-income countries versus 32% in low-income countries.