Internet users ranking 1999 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 1999, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: San Marino (42.8%). A total of 193 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (1999) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Marino | 42.8% |
| 2 | New Zealand | 41.5% |
| 3 | Sweden | 41.4% |
| 4 | Iceland | 41.3% |
| 5 | Australia | 40.8% |
| 6 | Norway | 40% |
| 7 | Bermuda | 39.9% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 39.2% |
| 9 | Canada | 36.2% |
| 10 | United States | 35.8% |
| 11 | Switzerland | 34% |
| 12 | Finland | 32.3% |
| 13 | Denmark | 30.6% |
| 14 | Singapore | 24.2% |
| 15 | Korea, Rep. | 23.6% |
| 16 | Austria | 23% |
| 17 | Faroe Islands | 22.3% |
| 18 | Greenland | 21.6% |
| 19 | Japan | 21.4% |
| 20 | United Kingdom | 21.3% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1999 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1999 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| San Marino | #14 | #16 |
| New Zealand | #39 | #41 |
| Sweden | #22 | #24 |
| Iceland | #9 | #11 |
| Australia | #20 | #22 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 1999?
San Marino, with 42.8% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
193 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 1999. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.