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Individuals using the Internet in Iceland

Iceland: Individuals using the Internet was 98.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
98.2%
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
11th
of 208 countries
All-time high
99.7%
in 2021
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Iceland, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0 % of population1991: 0.505 % of population1992: 1.5 % of population1993: 2.7 % of population1994: 6.8 % of population1995: 11.2 % of population1996: 14.8 % of population1997: 27.5 % of population1998: 36.3 % of population1999: 41.3 % of population2000: 44.5 % of population2001: 49.4 % of population2002: 79.1 % of population2003: 83.1 % of population2004: 83.9 % of population2005: 87 % of population2006: 89.5 % of population2007: 90.6 % of population2008: 91 % of population2009: 93 % of population2010: 93.4 % of population2011: 94.8 % of population2012: 96.2 % of population2013: 96.5 % of population2014: 98.2 % of population2015: 98.2 % of population2016: 98.2 % of population2017: 98.3 % of population2018: 99 % of population2019: 99.5 % of population2020: 99.5 % of population2021: 99.7 % of population2022: 97.6 % of population2023: 97.9 % of population2024: 98.2 % of population

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

Analysis

Iceland recorded 98.2% for individuals using the internet in 2024.

The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Iceland peaked at 99.7% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Iceland 11th 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 14.3% 0.0% 41.3% 10
2000s 79.1% 44.5% 93.0% 10
2010s 97.2% 93.4% 99.5% 10
2020s 98.6% 97.6% 99.7% 5

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 8 Norway 99.0% compare
  2. 9 Bermuda 98.4% compare
  3. 10 Liechtenstein 98.3% compare
  4. 12 Qatar 98.1% compare
  5. 13 Malaysia 98.0% compare
  6. 14 South Korea 97.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Iceland?
Individuals using the internet in Iceland was 98.2% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 99.7% in 2021.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Iceland rank for individuals using the internet?
Iceland ranks 11th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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.