Internet users ranking 2018 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2018, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Qatar (99.65%). A total of 180 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Qatar, stood at 99.65%. The twentieth economy, Sweden, reported 89.25% — a 1.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 180 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of population (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 99.65% |
| 2 | Kuwait | 99.6% |
| 3 | Iceland | 99.01% |
| 4 | Bahrain | 98.64% |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 98.45% |
| 6 | Denmark | 97.32% |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 97.06% |
| 8 | Norway | 96.49% |
| 9 | South Korea | 96.02% |
| 10 | Brunei Darussalam | 95% |
| 11 | Canada | 94.64% |
| 12 | Andorra | 93.5% |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | 93.31% |
| 14 | Netherlands | 91.89% |
| 15 | Switzerland | 91.8% |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 90.69% |
| 17 | Hong Kong | 90.51% |
| 18 | Australia | 90.01% |
| 19 | Estonia | 89.36% |
| 20 | Sweden | 89.25% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2018 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2018 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | #9 | #12 |
| Kuwait | #2 | #2 |
| Iceland | #8 | #11 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| United Arab Emirates | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2018?
Qatar, with 99.65% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
180 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2018. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.