Internet users ranking 2017 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2017, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Liechtenstein (99.55%). A total of 195 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liechtenstein | 99.55% |
| 2 | Bermuda | 98.37% |
| 3 | Iceland | 98.26% |
| 4 | Kuwait | 98% |
| 5 | Faroe Islands | 97.58% |
| 6 | Qatar | 97.39% |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 97.36% |
| 8 | Aruba | 97.17% |
| 9 | Denmark | 97.1% |
| 10 | Monaco | 97.05% |
| 11 | Norway | 96.36% |
| 12 | Bahrain | 95.88% |
| 13 | Korea, Rep. | 95.07% |
| 14 | Brunei Darussalam | 94.87% |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 94.82% |
| 16 | Saudi Arabia | 94.18% |
| 17 | Netherlands | 93.2% |
| 18 | Sweden | 93.01% |
| 19 | Canada | 92.7% |
| 20 | Japan | 91.73% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2017 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2017 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | #10 | #10 |
| Bermuda | #9 | #9 |
| Iceland | #11 | #11 |
| Kuwait | #2 | #2 |
| Faroe Islands | #15 | #15 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2017?
Liechtenstein, with 99.55% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
195 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2017. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.