# ITU Reports 5.5 Billion People Online (68%) in 2024 - Digital Divide Persists

Date: 2024

ITU's Facts & Figures 2024 estimated 5.5 billion people (68% of humanity) online in 2024, but about one-third remained offline, with stark gaps: 93% penetration in high-income vs 27% in low-income countries, and 83% urban vs 48% rural. A documented snapshot of progress and persistent inequality.

## Drivers

- Digital Infrastructure Investment & Public Digitalization Programs: https://factrail.ai/drivers/tech-digital-infrastructure-investment

## Sources

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## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

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