Share of internet users in Russia by year
95,6 %, 2025 +1,2 to 2024
Share of people who used the internet at least once in the past three months, out of the total population. Calculated from a household sample survey, not by number of SIM cards or connections.
Growth from one‑third of the population to near‑universal coverage took about fifteen years, with the main jump linked to smartphone diffusion.
The indicator is hitting a ceiling: little room for further growth, and recent years show fractions of a percent.
The survey covers people aged 15 and older, so the figure does not equal the share of all residents, including children.
Table by year
| Period | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,0 | |
| 2011 | 46,9 | +8,9 |
| 2012 | 54,4 | +7,5 |
| 2013 | 60,7 | +6,3 |
| 2014 | 67,2 | +6,5 |
| 2015 | 70,1 | +2,9 |
| 2016 | 73,1 | +3,0 |
| 2017 | 76,0 | +2,9 |
| 2018 | 80,9 | +4,9 |
| 2019 | 82,6 | +1,7 |
| 2020 | 85,0 | +2,4 |
| 2021 | 88,2 | +3,2 |
| 2022 | 90,4 | +2,2 |
| 2023 | 92,2 | +1,8 |
| 2024 | 94,4 | +2,2 |
| 2025 | 95,6 | +1,2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people in Russia use the internet?
The latest value in the table above – the share of the population in percent.
How is it calculated?
Based on a household survey: whether a person used the internet in the past three months. Connections and SIM cards are not counted.
Why does the share not reach one hundred percent?
Some people do not use the internet due to age, health, or personal choice. No country achieves full coverage.