Internet: 5 Key Statistics on Internet Use
Médiamétrie’s "2025 Internet Year" study study Any research done across a population, line of business, or products (programme content, programme schedules, etc.) A study relies most often on the data coming out of a survey (or surveys). Find out more reveals the 5 key figures of internet consumption in France. From mobile dominance and record time spent online to the rise of AI, discover how digital digital A signal is said to be digital if it can be represented by a series of discrete values that can be coded in binary as either 0 or 1. It is the opposite of analogue signal. Digital broadcasting has become the primary mode for television broadcasting, whether by cable, satellite, or even terrestrial. Find out more usage is evolving.
The 5 Key Statistics on Internet Usage in 2025
1. Daily reach reaches a plateau
The internet continues to play a central role in the daily lives of French citizens. In 2025, audience levels stabilized at a remarkably high point, with France now counting 48.6 million daily internet users. This massive reach illustrates the widespread adoption of digital tools across the nation, spanning all demographics.
2. Record-breaking time spent online
While user numbers are stabilizing, usage intensity continues to grow. On average , French people now spend more than 3 hours a day browsing online. This average conceals an even higher level of connectivity among younger generations, with daily time spent climbing to nearly 5 hours for the 15–24 age group.
3. The dominance of smartphones in user habits
The momentum of internet consumption relies almost exclusively on mobile supremacy. The smartphone has established itself as the primary daily screen, accounting for 80% of time spent online on its own. This share of usage exceeds 90% among young people, confirming a long-term shift toward on-the-go, instant, and deeply immersive digital digital A signal is said to be digital if it can be represented by a series of discrete values that can be coded in binary as either 0 or 1. It is the opposite of analogue signal. Digital broadcasting has become the primary mode for television broadcasting, whether by cable, satellite, or even terrestrial. Find out more habits.
4. The surge of conversational Artificial Intelligence
The defining highlight of "The 2025 Internet Year" remains the massive scaling of new generative technologies. Nearly 44% of French people (representing 28.1 million users) interact with a conversational AI agent every month. Adoption is accelerating rapidly, with daily usage increasing by 3.5 times in just one year. This cross-generational growth goes hand in hand with the rise of national tech leaders, such as Mistral AI, which became France's first decacorn in 2025.
5. Digital media: A pillar of news and social connection
News consumption forms an essential foundation of web usage. Every month, 44.3 million French people visit news websites and apps, demonstrating the vital role of the internet in democratic debate. At the same time, social interactions remain strong: nearly 7 out of 10 French people connect daily to social platforms and messaging services.
Discover all the findings of "The 2025 Internet Year" in Médiamétrie's official press release.