Internet users ranking 1995 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 1995, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Finland (13.9%). A total of 138 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (1995) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finland | 13.9% |
| 2 | Iceland | 11.2% |
| 3 | United States | 9.24% |
| 4 | Bermuda | 6.84% |
| 5 | Netherlands | 6.47% |
| 6 | Norway | 6.42% |
| 7 | Sweden | 5.1% |
| 8 | New Zealand | 4.88% |
| 9 | Canada | 4.16% |
| 10 | Cayman Islands | 3.95% |
| 11 | Denmark | 3.83% |
| 12 | Switzerland | 3.55% |
| 13 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 3.22% |
| 14 | Slovenia | 2.9% |
| 15 | Singapore | 2.87% |
| 16 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 2.8% |
| 17 | Estonia | 2.78% |
| 18 | Australia | 2.76% |
| 19 | Antigua and Barbuda | 2.2% |
| 20 | United Kingdom | 1.9% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1995 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1995 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | #34 | #40 |
| Iceland | #9 | #11 |
| United States | #27 | #31 |
| Bermuda | #8 | #9 |
| Netherlands | #17 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 1995?
Finland, with 13.9% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
138 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 1995. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.