Internet users ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (96.21%). A total of 201 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 96.21% |
| 2 | Norway | 94.65% |
| 3 | Sweden | 93.18% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 92.86% |
| 5 | Denmark | 92.26% |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 91.95% |
| 7 | Bermuda | 91.3% |
| 8 | Finland | 89.88% |
| 9 | Liechtenstein | 89.41% |
| 10 | Bahrain | 88% |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 87.48% |
| 12 | Monaco | 87% |
| 13 | Faroe Islands | 85.34% |
| 14 | Switzerland | 85.2% |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 85% |
| 16 | Korea, Rep. | 84.07% |
| 17 | Canada | 83% |
| 18 | Andorra | 82.7% |
| 19 | Germany | 82.35% |
| 20 | New Zealand | 81.64% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #11 | #11 |
| Norway | #8 | #8 |
| Sweden | #23 | #24 |
| Netherlands | #19 | #20 |
| Denmark | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2012?
Iceland, with 96.21% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
201 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.