Internet users ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (91%). A total of 202 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 91% |
| 2 | Norway | 90.57% |
| 3 | Sweden | 90% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 87.42% |
| 5 | Denmark | 85.02% |
| 6 | Finland | 83.67% |
| 7 | Bermuda | 82.3% |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 82.23% |
| 9 | Korea, Rep. | 81% |
| 10 | Switzerland | 79.2% |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 78.39% |
| 12 | Germany | 78% |
| 13 | Canada | 76.7% |
| 14 | Faroe Islands | 75.57% |
| 15 | Japan | 75.4% |
| 16 | United States | 74% |
| 17 | Austria | 72.87% |
| 18 | New Zealand | 72.03% |
| 19 | Australia | 71.67% |
| 20 | France | 70.68% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #11 | #11 |
| Norway | #8 | #8 |
| Sweden | #24 | #24 |
| Netherlands | #20 | #20 |
| Denmark | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2008?
Iceland, with 91% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
202 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.