Internet users ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (89.51%). A total of 200 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 89.51% |
| 2 | Sweden | 87.76% |
| 3 | Denmark | 86.65% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 83.7% |
| 5 | Norway | 82.55% |
| 6 | Finland | 79.66% |
| 7 | Korea, Rep. | 78.1% |
| 8 | Switzerland | 75.7% |
| 9 | Luxembourg | 72.51% |
| 10 | Canada | 72.4% |
| 11 | Germany | 72.16% |
| 12 | Bermuda | 69.9% |
| 13 | Faroe Islands | 69.36% |
| 14 | New Zealand | 69% |
| 15 | United States | 68.93% |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 68.82% |
| 17 | Japan | 68.69% |
| 18 | Australia | 66% |
| 19 | Liechtenstein | 64.21% |
| 20 | Austria | 63.6% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #11 | #11 |
| Sweden | #24 | #24 |
| Denmark | #5 | #5 |
| Netherlands | #20 | #20 |
| Norway | #8 | #8 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2006?
Iceland, with 89.51% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
200 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.