Internet users ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Norway (52%). A total of 195 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 52% |
| 2 | Canada | 51.3% |
| 3 | San Marino | 48.8% |
| 4 | New Zealand | 47.38% |
| 5 | Switzerland | 47.1% |
| 6 | Australia | 46.76% |
| 7 | Sweden | 45.69% |
| 8 | Korea, Rep. | 44.7% |
| 9 | Iceland | 44.47% |
| 10 | Netherlands | 43.98% |
| 11 | United States | 43.08% |
| 12 | Bermuda | 42.95% |
| 13 | Monaco | 42.18% |
| 14 | Denmark | 39.17% |
| 15 | Finland | 37.25% |
| 16 | Liechtenstein | 36.52% |
| 17 | Singapore | 36% |
| 18 | Austria | 33.73% |
| 19 | Faroe Islands | 32.92% |
| 20 | Greenland | 31.75% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #8 | #8 |
| Canada | #36 | #36 |
| San Marino | #16 | #16 |
| New Zealand | #41 | #41 |
| Switzerland | #17 | #17 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2000?
Norway, with 52% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
195 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.