Internet users ranking 1994 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 1994, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (6.79%). A total of 91 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Iceland, stood at 6.79%. The twentieth economy, Germany, reported 0.92% — a 7.4× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 91 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of population (1994) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 6.79% |
| 2 | Finland | 4.92% |
| 3 | United States | 4.86% |
| 4 | Norway | 4.15% |
| 5 | Sweden | 3.41% |
| 6 | Netherlands | 3.26% |
| 7 | New Zealand | 3.17% |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 2.78% |
| 9 | Switzerland | 2.72% |
| 10 | Canada | 2.38% |
| 11 | Australia | 2.23% |
| 12 | Austria | 1.39% |
| 13 | Denmark | 1.34% |
| 14 | Czechia | 1.26% |
| 15 | Singapore | 1.19% |
| 16 | Estonia | 1.16% |
| 17 | Slovenia | 1.07% |
| 18 | United Kingdom | 1.04% |
| 19 | U.S. Virgin Islands | 0.94% |
| 20 | Germany | 0.92% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1994 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1994 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #5 | #11 |
| Finland | #24 | #40 |
| United States | #18 | #31 |
| Norway | #4 | #8 |
| Sweden | #13 | #24 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 1994?
Iceland, with 6.79% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
91 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 1994. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.