Internet users ranking 2003 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2003, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (83.14%). A total of 193 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Iceland, stood at 83.14%. The twentieth economy, Hong Kong, reported 52.2% — a 1.6× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 193 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of population (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 83.14% |
| 2 | Sweden | 79.13% |
| 3 | Norway | 78.13% |
| 4 | Denmark | 76.26% |
| 5 | Finland | 69.22% |
| 6 | South Korea | 65.5% |
| 7 | Switzerland | 65.1% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 64.82% |
| 9 | Netherlands | 64.35% |
| 10 | Canada | 64.2% |
| 11 | United States | 61.7% |
| 12 | New Zealand | 60.96% |
| 13 | Faroe Islands | 58.91% |
| 14 | Liechtenstein | 58.81% |
| 15 | Bermuda | 56.52% |
| 16 | Germany | 55.9% |
| 17 | Luxembourg | 54.55% |
| 18 | Greenland | 54.53% |
| 19 | Singapore | 53.84% |
| 20 | Hong Kong | 52.2% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2003 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2003 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #11 | #11 |
| Sweden | #23 | #24 |
| Norway | #8 | #8 |
| Denmark | #5 | #5 |
| Finland | #38 | #40 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2003?
Iceland, with 83.14% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
193 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2003. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.