China Internet Users and Penetration Rate

Proof Point

Number of internet users in China grew by 11% annually, from 298 million in 2008 to 772 million in 2017, or 56% of total population

China Internet Users and Penetration Rate

2008 – 2017F (million users)

Proof Point Findings

  • Significant Internet User Growth – Almost tripled from 298 million in 2008 to 772 million in 2017, an annual growth of 11%
  • Increased Penetration – 55.8% of China’s population had Internet access by 2017, up from about one-fifth in 2008
  • Key Growth Drivers – Driven by supportive policies to expand network connectivity, improving consumer incomes, boost in online consumption, more enterprises migrating businesses online, and increasing number of Internet users coming online via mobile devices

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology, Telecommunications

Source

Date Last Updated

July 13, 2018

Leave a comment