Internet users ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (87%). A total of 199 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 87% |
| 2 | Sweden | 84.83% |
| 3 | Denmark | 82.74% |
| 4 | Norway | 81.99% |
| 5 | Netherlands | 81% |
| 6 | Finland | 74.48% |
| 7 | Korea, Rep. | 73.5% |
| 8 | Canada | 71.66% |
| 9 | Switzerland | 70.1% |
| 10 | Luxembourg | 70% |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 70% |
| 12 | Germany | 68.71% |
| 13 | United States | 67.97% |
| 14 | Faroe Islands | 67.9% |
| 15 | Japan | 66.92% |
| 16 | Bermuda | 65.45% |
| 17 | Liechtenstein | 63.37% |
| 18 | Australia | 63% |
| 19 | New Zealand | 62.72% |
| 20 | Estonia | 61.45% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #11 | #11 |
| Sweden | #23 | #24 |
| Denmark | #5 | #5 |
| Norway | #8 | #8 |
| Netherlands | #19 | #20 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2005?
Iceland, with 87% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
199 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.