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Individuals using the Internet in Denmark

Denmark: Individuals using the Internet was 99.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
99.8%
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
5th
of 208 countries
All-time high
99.8%
in 2024
All-time low
0.1%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Denmark, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0.097 % of population1991: 0.194 % of population1992: 0.387 % of population1993: 0.578 % of population1994: 1.3 % of population1995: 3.8 % of population1996: 5.7 % of population1997: 11.4 % of population1998: 22.7 % of population1999: 30.6 % of population2000: 39.2 % of population2001: 43 % of population2002: 64.2 % of population2003: 76.3 % of population2004: 80.9 % of population2005: 82.7 % of population2006: 86.7 % of population2007: 85 % of population2008: 85 % of population2009: 86.8 % of population2010: 88.7 % of population2011: 89.8 % of population2012: 92.3 % of population2013: 94.6 % of population2014: 96 % of population2015: 96.3 % of population2016: 97 % of population2017: 97.1 % of population2018: 97.3 % of population2019: 98 % of population2020: 96.5 % of population2021: 98.9 % of population2022: 97.9 % of population2023: 98.8 % of population2024: 99.8 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Denmark stood at 99.8%. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Denmark peaked at 99.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1990.

That places Denmark 5th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7.7% 0.1% 30.6% 10
2000s 73.0% 39.2% 86.8% 10
2010s 94.7% 88.7% 98.0% 10
2020s 98.4% 96.5% 99.8% 5

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 6 Luxembourg 99.1% compare
  2. 7 Monaco 99.0% compare
  3. 8 Norway 99.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Denmark?
Individuals using the internet in Denmark was 99.8% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 99.8% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1990.
How does Denmark rank for individuals using the internet?
Denmark ranks 5th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.