Internet users ranking 2021 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2021, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Saudi Arabia (100%). A total of 179 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of population (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 100% |
| 2 | Bahrain | 100% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 100% |
| 4 | Kuwait | 99.7% |
| 5 | Iceland | 99.69% |
| 6 | Qatar | 99.65% |
| 7 | Monaco | 99.08% |
| 8 | Norway | 99% |
| 9 | Denmark | 98.87% |
| 10 | Luxembourg | 98.66% |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 97.63% |
| 12 | Korea, Rep. | 97.57% |
| 13 | Australia | 96.97% |
| 14 | Singapore | 96.92% |
| 15 | Malaysia | 96.75% |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 96.2% |
| 17 | Liechtenstein | 95.57% |
| 18 | Switzerland | 95.57% |
| 19 | Oman | 95.24% |
| 20 | Sweden | 94.67% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2021 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2021 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #1 | #1 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| United Arab Emirates | #4 | #4 |
| Kuwait | #2 | #2 |
| Iceland | #10 | #11 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2021?
Saudi Arabia, with 100% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
179 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2021. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.