Digital Adoption in Australia
96% internet use · EGDI rank 8 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Australia, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Australia is reported at 96% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Australia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 96% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Australia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Current Global Findex evidence | See note above | 2024 |
Digital Government
Australia ranked 8 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.9577 and is classified in the Very High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Australia |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.9577 |
| Global rank | 8 |
| EGDI group | Very High EGDI |
Australia vs. Region and World
Data note:
| Indicator | Australia | Oceania | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 96% (2024) | , | 71.2% (2024) |
Key Takeaways
- The figure is best treated as the opening connectivity benchmark. 96% of the population used the internet in 2024, making connectivity the clearest baseline for assessing Australia's digital reach.
- Australia ranks 8th globally in the UN's 2024 e-government assessment, with an EGDI score of 0.9577.
- The page separates confirmed financial-inclusion evidence from digital-payment behavior rather than treating the two as interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Australia use the internet?
96% in 2024.
What is Australia's UN E-Government ranking?
Australia ranked 8 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9577.
How developed is digital government in Australia?
Australia ranked 8 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9577.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Australia?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
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Data note: When comparing Australia with regional or global figures, use the year printed beside each value because collection periods can differ.
Data note: No missing Australia value is estimated on this page; an unavailable observation remains clearly identified until a comparable source is published.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.