Internet users ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (79.12%). A total of 199 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 79.12% |
| 2 | Norway | 72.84% |
| 3 | Sweden | 70.57% |
| 4 | Denmark | 64.25% |
| 5 | Finland | 62.43% |
| 6 | Canada | 61.59% |
| 7 | Switzerland | 61.4% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 61.29% |
| 9 | Liechtenstein | 59.47% |
| 10 | Korea, Rep. | 59.4% |
| 11 | New Zealand | 59.08% |
| 12 | United States | 58.79% |
| 13 | United Kingdom | 56.48% |
| 14 | Faroe Islands | 53.3% |
| 15 | Bermuda | 52.03% |
| 16 | San Marino | 50.83% |
| 17 | Germany | 48.82% |
| 18 | Monaco | 48.05% |
| 19 | Singapore | 47% |
| 20 | Japan | 46.59% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #11 | #11 |
| Norway | #8 | #8 |
| Sweden | #23 | #24 |
| Denmark | #5 | #5 |
| Finland | #39 | #40 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2002?
Iceland, with 79.12% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
199 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.