Internet users ranking 1992 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 1992, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Norway (2.22%). A total of 50 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (1992) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 2.22% |
| 2 | Finland | 1.89% |
| 3 | Australia | 1.77% |
| 4 | Switzerland | 1.75% |
| 5 | United States | 1.72% |
| 6 | Iceland | 1.54% |
| 7 | Sweden | 1.5% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 1.32% |
| 9 | Canada | 0.92% |
| 10 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 0.85% |
| 11 | Austria | 0.64% |
| 12 | Singapore | 0.47% |
| 13 | Germany | 0.44% |
| 14 | Denmark | 0.39% |
| 15 | Israel | 0.31% |
| 16 | New Zealand | 0.29% |
| 17 | France | 0.28% |
| 18 | United Kingdom | 0.26% |
| 19 | Portugal | 0.25% |
| 20 | Ireland | 0.17% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1992 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1992 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #3 | #8 |
| Finland | #22 | #40 |
| Australia | #10 | #22 |
| Switzerland | #7 | #17 |
| United States | #17 | #31 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 1992?
Norway, with 2.22% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
50 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 1992. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.