technology
Global internet penetration exceeds 95% of world population by 2040.
Last revised Sep 11, 2026.
criteria definedpoint-in-time
Current estimate
probability this measure holds at each date
2035
not yet estimated
2050
not yet estimated
2100
not yet estimated
Resolution criteria
- 2035
- ITU and/or World Bank report global internet penetration between 80% and 95% of world population (on track but not yet resolved true).
- 2050
- ITU and/or World Bank report global internet penetration exceeding 95% of world population.
- 2100
- Internet access is reported as effectively universal (99%+) or the connectivity-gap indicator is retired by ITU/World Bank as resolved, per their own methodology notes.
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