Internet users ranking 1990 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 1990, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United States (0.79%). A total of 201 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (1990) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 0.79% |
| 2 | Norway | 0.71% |
| 3 | Switzerland | 0.6% |
| 4 | Australia | 0.59% |
| 5 | Sweden | 0.58% |
| 6 | Finland | 0.4% |
| 7 | Canada | 0.36% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 0.33% |
| 9 | Austria | 0.13% |
| 10 | Germany | 0.13% |
| 11 | Israel | 0.11% |
| 12 | Denmark | 0.1% |
| 13 | United Kingdom | 0.09% |
| 14 | France | 0.05% |
| 15 | Korea, Rep. | 0.02% |
| 16 | Japan | 0.02% |
| 17 | Italy | 0.02% |
| 18 | Spain | 0.01% |
| 19 | Belgium | 0% |
| 20 | Saudi Arabia | 0% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1990 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1990 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #31 | #31 |
| Norway | #8 | #8 |
| Switzerland | #17 | #17 |
| Australia | #22 | #22 |
| Sweden | #24 | #24 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 1990?
United States, with 0.79% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
201 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 1990. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.