Digital 2026: Norfolk Island - DataReportal - Global Digital Insights
The State of Digital in Norfolk Island in 2026
Here are DataReportal's essential headlines for the adoption and use of connected devices and services in Norfolk Island in 2026:
- Total Cellular Mobile Connections: 1,738 connections (79.4% of the population) in late 2025, with some connections limited to voice and SMS.
- Internet Users: 1,249 individuals (57.1% of the population) using the internet at the end of 2025.
- Social Media Users: 1,550 active social media user identities (70.8% of the population) in October 2025.
These statistics provide a snapshot of Norfolk Island's digital landscape, but deeper analysis is needed to understand evolving trends.
Population and Mobile Connections
- Population: 2,188 in October 2025, unchanged from the previous year.
- 100% of the population lived in rural areas in late 2025.
- Mobile Connections: 1,738 cellular mobile connections (79.4% of the population) in October 2025, an increase of 23 connections (1.3%) from the previous year.
- All mobile connections are considered 'broadband' (3G, 4G, or 5G).
Internet Use
- Internet Users: 1,249 (57.1% of the population) in October 2025, a decrease of 149 users (-10.7%) from the previous year.
- 939 people (42.9% of the population) remained 'offline' at the end of 2025.
Social Media Statistics
- 1,550 active social media user identities (70.8% of the population) in October 2025.
- 950 users aged 18 and above using social media, with 75.0% female and 25.0% male.
- 124.1% of the internet user base used at least one social media platform in October 2025.
Additional Resources
- Explore the Digital 2026 Global Overview Report for a comprehensive global digital snapshot.
- Access all Global Digital Reports for Norfolk Island.
- Discover reports on countries in the Oceania region.
- Browse the Digital 2026 series index.
- Explore the complete online library of Global Digital Reports.
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