VPN Adoption Rate & Usage Trends 2023 – Symlex VPN Insights
- October 16, 2023
- 5 minutes Read
- VPN Service
VPN (Virtual Private Network) adoption rates have increased globally, with more people using VPNs for personal and business purposes. According to recent statistics by Forbes, 33% of internet users worldwide have used a VPN.
About 66% of people in the U.S. have used a VPN at some point. Around 93% of organizations currently use a VPN. Almost 80% of VPN users use a VPN for their digital security. Moreover, roughly 33% of all internet users use a VPN, whether free or paid.
Around 47% of users use a free VPN, whereas 26% of employees pay for a VPN personally. Furthermore, almost 47% of the population uses a free VPN.
Countrywise, the UAE has the highest VPN adoption rate of around 43%. India and Indonesia have the most VPN users, with 45 million and 42 million users, respectively.
Research has shown that the VPN industry was valued at $44.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $75.59 billion by 2027.
Symlex VPN has expanded globally in recent years, gaining more than 8 million users worldwide. We have most users from the UAE, Russia, China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arab, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and more.
Let’s look at VPN adoption rates and usage trends worldwide.
VPN Adoption Rate by Country
Refer to the table below for an idea of the VPN adoption rate by country.
| Country | Downloads | Population | VPN Adoption Rate (%) |
| Singapore | 1130 298 | 5.85M | 19.32% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1674891 | 9.89M | 16.94% |
| Qatar | 441635 | 2.88M | 15.33% |
| Oman | 578 303 | 5.11M | 11.32% |
| Saudi Arabia | 3836640 | 34.81M | 11.02% |
| Netherlands | 1 786 922 | 17.13M | 10.43% |
| Hong Kong | 637 278 | 7.50M | 8.5% |
| UK | 4 909 997 | 67.89M | 7.23% |
| Luxembourg | 44360 | 625.98K | 7.09% |
| France | 4 519 237 | 65.27M | 6.92% |
| Kuwait | 257 546 | 4.27M | 6.03% |
| Turkey | 5 067 545 | 84.34M | 6.01% |
| Germany | 4 514 864 | 83.78M | 5.39% |
| United States | 17 735 413 | 331.00M | 5.36% |
| Canada | 1985 945 | 37.74M | 5.26% |
| Ukraine | 2102215 | 43.73M | 4.81% |
| Australia | 1221861 | 25.50M | 4.79% |
| New Zealand | 200 599 | 4.82M | 4.16% |
| C Pakistan | 9 036 586 | 220.89M | 4.09% |
| Kazakhstan | 741 069 | 18.78M | 3.95% |
| Ireland | 181 621 | 5.06M | 3.59% |
| South Korea | 1640 087 | 51.27M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | 8710102 | 273.52M | 3.18% |
| Switzerland | 275 892 | 8.95M | 3.08% |
| Belarus | 268 140 | 9.45M | 2.84% |
*Data collected from Atlas VPN
From the above data table, we can see that Singapore has the highest amount of VPN downloaders amongst their country population, around 19%, followed by the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and more.
Recent data shows the UAE and Indonesia have the most VPN users worldwide who use VPNs for digital security, torrenting, gaming, WhatsApp calling, and more.
VPN Adoption Rate by Country Geo Chart
Here’s a Geo-map to better look at the VPN adoption rate by country. This map illustrates the expansion of VPN users worldwide and how many people have
Now, let’s look at the global VPN adoption rate by subcontinents.
VPN Adoption Rate by Regions
The chart shows that Asia Pacific has the most VPN users. According to many researchers, the Asia-Pacific region is the most emerging market in the VPN industry, with an expected growth rate of 16% from 2020 to 2027.
Second, we see Latin America has a 23% adoption rate. Middle East and Africa have around 19%, followed by Europe and North America, which have a 17% adoption rate.
VPN Adoption Rate by Use Cases
According to many research data, around 43% of users use VPN service for their digital security, 26% for streaming purposes, 12% for privacy, 26% for unblocking geo-block content, and 3-4%, respectively, for gaming and work purposes.
Moreover, many people worldwide use VPNs for torrenting purposes (P2P). In many countries, piracy and downloading of such content violates copyright law. According to Forbes, roughly 16% of the world’s population uses VPN for torrenting.
Symlex VPN Global Adoption Rate Geo-Map
Coming to Symlex VPN adoption rate, we expanded our service to countries like the UAE, the UK, the United States, China, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Russia, and more. We also provide services in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Uzbekistan, etc.
Symlex VPN has more than 8 million customers worldwide and is expanding. We provide industry-leading AES-256-bit encryption and a wide range of high-speed servers. Our server is located in more than 80 countries and 125 locations globally.
Symlex VPN: Why are People Adopting It?
Blazing fast servers, robust military-grade security, multiple device support, DNS leak protection, unlimited speed, and bandwidth make Symlex VPN the best choice. Here’s what you get if you subscribe to Symlex VPN:
- High-speed Servers: Our servers have unlimited speed with no bandwidth restriction. So, no fear of speed throttle and running out of bandwidth anymore.
- Top-notch Privacy: We provide the best AES-256-bit encryption standard for maximum privacy and security.
- Best Protocols: We offer all industry-leading protocols: WireGuard, Open Connect, Shadowsocks, Any connect, IPsec and SSH.
- Multiple Device Support: You can connect 5 devices simultaneously with one subscription. Enjoy limitless entertainment on all your devices.
Moreover, we have split tunneling, an active kill switch, and an in-app browser You can visit our Feature page to get to know more about the features of Symlex VPN
Closing Words
To sum up, the data shows that VPNs are more than just a tool, they have become an essential part of the online lives of millions of people around the world. As the digital world changes, VPN services will grow, giving individuals and businesses the tools to protect their online identities and access content without restriction.
