Internet users ranking 2011 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2011, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (94.82%). A total of 202 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 94.82% |
| 2 | Norway | 93.49% |
| 3 | Sweden | 92.77% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 91.42% |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 90.03% |
| 6 | Denmark | 89.81% |
| 7 | Finland | 88.71% |
| 8 | Bermuda | 88.34% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 85.38% |
| 10 | Switzerland | 85.19% |
| 11 | Liechtenstein | 85% |
| 12 | Korea, Rep. | 83.76% |
| 13 | Canada | 83% |
| 14 | Belgium | 81.61% |
| 15 | Germany | 81.27% |
| 16 | New Zealand | 81.23% |
| 17 | Andorra | 81% |
| 18 | Faroe Islands | 80.73% |
| 19 | Monaco | 80.3% |
| 20 | Australia | 79.49% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2011 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2011 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #11 | #11 |
| Norway | #8 | #8 |
| Sweden | #24 | #24 |
| Netherlands | #20 | #20 |
| Luxembourg | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2011?
Iceland, with 94.82% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
202 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2011. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.