Internet users ranking 2019 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2019, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Bahrain (99.7%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 99.7% |
| 2 | Qatar | 99.65% |
| 3 | Kuwait | 99.54% |
| 4 | Iceland | 99.5% |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 99.15% |
| 6 | Denmark | 98.05% |
| 7 | Norway | 98% |
| 8 | Monaco | 98% |
| 9 | Luxembourg | 97.12% |
| 10 | Korea, Rep. | 96.16% |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 95.72% |
| 12 | Brunei Darussalam | 95% |
| 13 | Sweden | 94.49% |
| 14 | Australia | 93.61% |
| 15 | Netherlands | 93.29% |
| 16 | Liechtenstein | 93.15% |
| 17 | Switzerland | 93.15% |
| 18 | Japan | 92.73% |
| 19 | United Kingdom | 92.52% |
| 20 | Canada | 91.91% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2019 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2019 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| Qatar | #11 | #12 |
| Kuwait | #2 | #2 |
| Iceland | #10 | #11 |
| United Arab Emirates | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2019?
Bahrain, with 99.7% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2019. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.