Internet users ranking 2023 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Individuals Using the Internet (% of Population) in 2023, 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 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 100% |
| 2 | Bahrain | 100% |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 100% |
| 4 | Kuwait | 99.75% |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 99.35% |
| 6 | Norway | 99% |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 98.97% |
| 8 | Monaco | 98.87% |
| 9 | Denmark | 98.78% |
| 10 | Qatar | 98.15% |
| 11 | Liechtenstein | 98.13% |
| 12 | Iceland | 97.95% |
| 13 | Malaysia | 97.69% |
| 14 | Korea, Rep. | 97.42% |
| 15 | Switzerland | 97.34% |
| 16 | San Marino | 97.34% |
| 17 | Netherlands | 97.01% |
| 18 | Ireland | 96.87% |
| 19 | Australia | 96.12% |
| 20 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 95.98% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2023 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2023 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #1 | #1 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| United Arab Emirates | #4 | #4 |
| Kuwait | #2 | #2 |
| Luxembourg | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Internet users in 2023?
Saudi Arabia, with 100% (% of population).
How many countries are included?
179 economies reported a value for IT.NET.USER.ZS in 2023. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.