Most Connected Countries by Internet Usage
Northern European and Gulf states lead the world in internet penetration, with several nations approaching 100% of the population online. Digital connectivity is closely correlated with economic development, education, and government investment in infrastructure.
The digital divide between the most and least connected countries remains dramatic. While top-ranked nations have near-universal access, some countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia have internet penetration rates below 20%.
This ranking uses the percentage of population using the internet, sourced from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and World Bank data.
The ranking
| 1 |  | Saudi Arabia | 100.0% |
| 1 |  | United Arab Emirates | 100.0% |
| 1 |  | Bahrain | 100.0% |
| 4 |  | Iceland | 99.8% |
| 5 |  | Kuwait | 99.7% |
| 6 |  | Qatar | 99.7% |
| 7 |  | Luxembourg | 99.3% |
| 8 |  | Monaco | 99.1% |
| 9 |  | Brunei | 99.0% |
| 10 |  | Norway | 99.0% |
| 11 |  | Denmark | 98.8% |
| 12 |  | Malaysia | 97.7% |
| 13 |  | South Korea | 97.4% |
| 14 |  | Liechtenstein | 97.3% |
| 14 |  | Switzerland | 97.3% |
| 16 |  | Australia | 97.1% |
| 17 |  | Netherlands | 97.0% |
| 18 |  | Ireland | 96.5% |
| 19 |  | United Kingdom | 96.3% |
| 20 |  | New Zealand | 96.2% |
| 21 |  | Hong Kong | 96.0% |
| 22 |  | Sweden | 95.7% |
| 23 |  | Andorra | 95.4% |
| 23 |  | Spain | 95.4% |
| 25 |  | Austria | 95.3% |
| 26 |  | Oman | 95.3% |
| 27 |  | Bahamas | 94.8% |
| 28 |  | Belgium | 94.6% |
| 29 |  | Chile | 94.5% |
| 30 |  | Singapore | 94.3% |
| 31 |  | Canada | 94.0% |
| 32 |  | Finland | 93.5% |
| 33 |  | Estonia | 93.2% |
| 34 |  | United States | 93.1% |
| 35 |  | Kazakhstan | 92.9% |
| 36 |  | Jordan | 92.5% |
| 37 |  | Germany | 92.5% |
| 38 |  | Russia | 92.2% |
| 39 |  | Latvia | 92.2% |
| 40 |  | Malta | 92.1% |
| 41 |  | Belarus | 91.5% |
| 42 |  | Hungary | 91.5% |
| 43 |  | Cyprus | 91.2% |
| 44 |  | Morocco | 91.0% |
| 45 |  | China | 90.6% |
| 46 |  | Slovenia | 90.4% |
| 47 |  | Uruguay | 89.9% |
| 48 |  | Montenegro | 89.8% |
| 49 |  | Thailand | 89.5% |
| 50 |  | Jamaica | 89.5% |
Questions
Which country has the highest internet usage?
Several small, wealthy nations approach 100% internet penetration. Northern European countries like Denmark, Iceland, and Luxembourg consistently rank among the most connected in the world.
What are the top 5 countries by internet usage?
The top 5 most connected countries by percentage of population online are: 1. Denmark (~99%), 2. Iceland (~99%), 3. Luxembourg (~99%), 4. Liechtenstein (~99%), 5. Bahrain (~99%).