Population
( 2006 Est.)

Population
% of World

Internet Usage,
Latest Data

% Population
( Penetration )

Usage
% of World

Usage Growth
2000-2005

Africa

915,210,928

14.1 %

22,737,500

2.5 %

2.2 %

403.7 %

Asia

3,667,774,066

56.4 %

364,270,713

9.9 %

35.7 %

218.7 %

Europe

807,289,020

12.4 %

290,121,957

35.9 %

28.5 %

176.1 %

Middle East

190,084,161

2.9 %

18,203,500

9.6 %

1.8 %

454.2 %

North America

331,473,276

5.1 %

225,801,428

68.1 %

22.2 %

108.9 %

Latin America/Caribbean

553,908,632

8.5 %

79,033,597

14.3 %

7.8 %

337.4 %

Oceania / Australia

33,956,977

0.5 %

17,690,762

52.9 %

1.8 %

132.2 %

WORLD TOTAL

6,499,697,060

100.0 %

1,018,057,389

15.7 %

100.0 %

182.0 %

NOTES: (1) Internet Usage and World Population Statistics were updated for December 31, 2005. (2) CLICK on each world region for detailed regional information. (3) Demographic (Population) numbers are based on data contained in the world-gazetteer website. (4) Internet usage information comes from data published by Nielsen//NetRatings, by the International Telecommunications Union, by local NICs, and other other reliable sources. (5) For definitions, disclaimer, and navigation help, see the Site Surfing Guide. (6) Information from this site may be cited, giving due credit and establishing an active link back to www.internetworldstats.com . ©Copyright 2006, Miniwatts Marketing Group. All rights reserved.