Internet users ranking 2020 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2020, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: United Arab Emirates (100%). A total of 183 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 100% |
| 2 | Bahrain | 99.67% |
| 3 | Qatar | 99.65% |
| 4 | Iceland | 99.53% |
| 5 | Kuwait | 99.11% |
| 6 | Monaco | 98.57% |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 98.46% |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 97.86% |
| 9 | Denmark | 96.55% |
| 10 | Korea, Rep. | 96.51% |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 96.31% |
| 12 | Oman | 95.23% |
| 13 | United Kingdom | 94.82% |
| 14 | Australia | 94.69% |
| 15 | Norway | 94.61% |
| 16 | Sweden | 94.54% |
| 17 | Liechtenstein | 94.35% |
| 18 | Switzerland | 94.35% |
| 19 | Andorra | 93.21% |
| 20 | Spain | 93.21% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2020 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2020 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | #4 | #4 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| Qatar | #11 | #12 |
| Iceland | #10 | #11 |
| Kuwait | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2020?
United Arab Emirates, with 100% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
183 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2020. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.