Filipinos spent an average of 4.6 hours per day on the internet in 2024, based on preliminary data from the 2024 National Information and Communications Technology Household Survey (NICTHS). The survey, conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), highlights regional differences in digital engagement across the country.
Among the 17 regions, Metro Manila (NCR) recorded the highest daily internet usage, averaging 6.1 hours. It was followed by Calabarzon (Region IV-A) at 5.3 hours and Western Visayas (Region VI) at 4.5 hours. These figures significantly surpassed the national average.
Other regions with above-average usage include Central Luzon (Region III) with 4.1 hours, Bicol Region (Region V) at 4.2 hours, and Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) also at 4.4 hours. In contrast, the lowest average was seen in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) at just 3.4 hours, followed closely by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Mimaropa, both at 3.5 hours.
Here’s a full breakdown of average daily internet usage by region among individuals aged 10 years and older:
National Capital Region (NCR): 6.1 hours
Calabarzon (Region IV-A): 5.3 hours
Western Visayas (Region VI): 4.5 hours
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII): 4.4 hours
Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX): 4.4 hours
Central Visayas (Region VII): 4.2 hours
Bicol Region (Region V): 4.2 hours
Central Luzon (Region III): 4.1 hours
Ilocos Region (Region I): 3.9 hours
Northern Mindanao (Region X): 3.9 hours
Cagayan Valley (Region II): 3.4 hours
Davao Region (Region XI): 3.8 hours
SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII): 3.8 hours
Caraga (Region XIII): 3.8 hours
Mimaropa: 3.5 hours
BARMM: 3.5 hours
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR): 3.4 hours
The NICTHS is designed to monitor digital adoption and usage behavior across Filipino households, providing critical indicators for understanding the broader impact of ICT development in the Philippines.
