Internet usage rate in South Korea 2000-2023

A governmental survey in 2023 found that the internet usage rate among South Koreans aged 3 years and older was at around 94 percent. Internet usage is defined as people who have used the internet within the previous month.

A connected society

Around 18.6 percent of surveyed internet users were using the internet for more than 35 hours per week. The survey also found that close to 92 percent of children aged between 3 and 9 years old were using the internet. The high status of the internet is hardly surprising in a society that has a reputation for being tech-savvy.

High availability, fast speeds

According to the government, South Korea had around 47.75 million internet users in 2023. The high number of internet users is a result of governmental regulations that caused a fast extension of the internet in the country. Another reason for the fast extension is that it was relatively easy to make the internet available for many citizens due to the high population density, especially in urban areas. Today, South Korea is known for having one of the fastest internet speeds around the globe, especially when it comes to mobile internet.