Individuals using the Internet in Greenland

Greenland: Individuals using the Internet was 69.5% in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
69.5%
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
134th
of 208 countries
All-time high
69.5%
in 2017
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
25
1990–2017

Individuals using the Internet in Greenland, 1990–2017

02040601990200320171990: 0 % of population1994: 0.065 % of population1995: 0.054 % of population1996: 1.8 % of population1997: 8 % of population1998: 14.7 % of population1999: 21.6 % of population2000: 31.7 % of population2001: 35.5 % of population2002: 44.2 % of population2003: 54.5 % of population2004: 56.1 % of population2005: 57.7 % of population2006: 59.4 % of population2007: 61.1 % of population2008: 62.8 % of population2009: 62.8 % of population2010: 63 % of population2011: 64 % of population2012: 64.9 % of population2013: 65.8 % of population2014: 66.7 % of population2015: 67.6 % of population2016: 68.5 % of population2017: 69.5 % of population

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

Analysis

Greenland recorded 69.5% for individuals using the internet in 2017. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Greenland peaked at 69.5% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Greenland 134th out of 208 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 6.6% 0.0% 21.6% 7
2000s 52.6% 31.7% 62.8% 10
2010s 66.2% 63.0% 69.5% 8

Countries ranked near Greenland

  1. 131 Barbados 70.4% compare
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  3. 133 India 70.0% compare
  4. 135 Gabon 68.7% compare
  5. 136 Cambodia 68.5% compare
  6. 137 Saint Lucia 68.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Greenland?
Individuals using the internet in Greenland was 69.5% in 2017, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Greenland?
The highest recorded value was 69.5% in 2017.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Greenland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Greenland rank for individuals using the internet?
Greenland ranks 134th out of 208 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Greenland?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greenland 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.