Internet users ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Norway (1.41%). A total of 39 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Norway, stood at 1.41%. The twentieth economy, Greece, reported 0.05% — a 29× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 39 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of population (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 1.41% |
| 2 | Finland | 1.4% |
| 3 | Switzerland | 1.18% |
| 4 | Sweden | 1.16% |
| 5 | United States | 1.16% |
| 6 | Australia | 1.1% |
| 7 | Canada | 0.57% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 0.53% |
| 9 | Iceland | 0.51% |
| 10 | Austria | 0.26% |
| 11 | Germany | 0.25% |
| 12 | Israel | 0.22% |
| 13 | Denmark | 0.19% |
| 14 | United Kingdom | 0.17% |
| 15 | Singapore | 0.16% |
| 16 | France | 0.14% |
| 17 | Hong Kong | 0.12% |
| 18 | Portugal | 0.1% |
| 19 | Ireland | 0.06% |
| 20 | Greece | 0.05% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #2 | #8 |
| Finland | #18 | #40 |
| Switzerland | #5 | #17 |
| Sweden | #10 | #24 |
| United States | #14 | #31 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 1991?
Norway, with 1.41% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
39 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.