Internet users ranking 2001 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2001, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Norway (64%). A total of 197 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 64% |
| 2 | Canada | 60.2% |
| 3 | Korea, Rep. | 56.6% |
| 4 | Switzerland | 55.1% |
| 5 | New Zealand | 53.24% |
| 6 | Australia | 52.69% |
| 7 | Sweden | 51.77% |
| 8 | San Marino | 50.34% |
| 9 | Iceland | 49.39% |
| 10 | Netherlands | 49.37% |
| 11 | United States | 49.08% |
| 12 | Bermuda | 47.51% |
| 13 | Monaco | 46.65% |
| 14 | Liechtenstein | 45.12% |
| 15 | Faroe Islands | 43.25% |
| 16 | Finland | 43.11% |
| 17 | Denmark | 42.96% |
| 18 | Singapore | 41.67% |
| 19 | Austria | 39.19% |
| 20 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 38.67% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2001 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2001 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #8 | #8 |
| Canada | #35 | #36 |
| Korea, Rep. | #14 | #14 |
| Switzerland | #17 | #17 |
| New Zealand | #40 | #41 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2001?
Norway, with 64% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
197 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2001. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.