Internet users ranking 2016 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2016, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (98.24%). A total of 200 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 98.24% |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 98.14% |
| 3 | Liechtenstein | 98.09% |
| 4 | Bermuda | 98% |
| 5 | Bahrain | 98% |
| 6 | Norway | 97.3% |
| 7 | Denmark | 96.97% |
| 8 | Monaco | 95.21% |
| 9 | Qatar | 95.12% |
| 10 | Faroe Islands | 95.11% |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 94.78% |
| 12 | Gibraltar | 94.44% |
| 13 | Aruba | 93.54% |
| 14 | Japan | 93.18% |
| 15 | Korea, Rep. | 92.84% |
| 16 | Canada | 91.16% |
| 17 | United Arab Emirates | 90.6% |
| 18 | Netherlands | 90.41% |
| 19 | Brunei Darussalam | 90% |
| 20 | Andorra | 89.7% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2016 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2016 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #11 | #11 |
| Luxembourg | #6 | #6 |
| Liechtenstein | #10 | #10 |
| Bermuda | #9 | #9 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2016?
Iceland, with 98.24% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
200 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2016. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.