Digital Adoption in Ireland
97.2% internet use · EGDI rank 20 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Ireland, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Ireland is reported at 97.2% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Ireland | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 97.2% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Ireland | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 98.3% | 2024 |
| Debit-card ownership, age 15+ | 94.2% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Ireland ranked 20 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.9138 and is classified in the Very High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Ireland |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.9138 |
| Global rank | 20 |
| EGDI group | Very High EGDI |
Ireland vs. Region and World
Ireland is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Ireland | Europe & Central Asia | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 97.2% (2024) | 92% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use reached 97.2% in 2024, above the latest Europe and Central Asia aggregate.
- Account ownership was 98.3% and debit-card ownership 94.2% in 2024.
- Ireland ranked 20th worldwide in the 2024 UN EGDI with a score of 0.9138.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Ireland use the internet?
97.2% in 2024.
What is Ireland's UN E-Government ranking?
Ireland ranked 20 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9138.
How developed is digital government in Ireland?
Ireland ranked 20 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9138.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Ireland?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
2024 account-ownership data for Ireland from Global Findex.
Household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators, with source years shown alongside the figures.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.