Research on Internet penetration and behaviour in Indonesia

Indonesia Internet Service Provider Association (APJII) released a report on Internet Penetration and Behaviour in Indonesia, showing that Internet penetration has reached 143,26 million people out of 262 million inhabitants. The penetration rate has increased from last year (132,7 million people). Among women, 48,57% of them accessed Internet in 2017, while the percentage for men was at 51,42%. Internet penetration rate in the Java island is 58,08%, significantly higher than other islands in Indonesia. The report also shows that 50,08% of Indonesians are using smartphones and tablets, while 25,72% are using computers or laptops. This is also reflected in the number of people accessing Internet: 44,16% people are accessing the Internet via smartphone and tablet, and only 4,49% have the Internet via computer.