Internet Use in Selected Countries, 2024
Key Findings
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UAE leads in Internet Penetration Rate (%) with 100 in 2024.
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Average Internet Penetration Rate (%) in 2024: 96.52 · median: 98.06.
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Gap in 2024: UAE is 1.2× larger than Japan.
About This Dataset
Internet Use in Selected Countries, 2024
This chart compares internet use in eight selected countries in 2024, using World Bank indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS sourced from the International Telecommunication Union. It is a historical annual comparison, not a 2026 estimate.
The indicator is the percentage of the population who used the internet from any location during the preceding three months. Access can be through computers, mobile phones and other devices. Values are rounded to two decimal places from the downloaded series.
The same observation year is used for every row. These countries are a selected comparison, not a complete world ranking. Internet use is distinct from household broadband subscriptions and mobile connection counts.
Survey methods, estimation and revisions can affect comparability. A reported 100 percent is a statistical value, not proof that every resident has reliable or affordable access. The data do not measure connection speed or quality.
The indicator is the percentage of the population who used the internet from any location during the preceding three months. Access can be through computers, mobile phones and other devices. Values are rounded to two decimal places from the downloaded series.
The same observation year is used for every row. These countries are a selected comparison, not a complete world ranking. Internet use is distinct from household broadband subscriptions and mobile connection counts.
Survey methods, estimation and revisions can affect comparability. A reported 100 percent is a statistical value, not proof that every resident has reliable or affordable access. The data do not measure connection speed or quality.
Analysis
The UAE has the highest reported rate in this selection at 100 percent, followed by Denmark at 99.77 percent and Norway at 99.00 percent. Japan has the lowest selected rate at 85.54 percent. The selected range is 14.46 percentage points.
Data Insights
Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart
Methodology & source
- Data source
- ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators — via World Bank WDI
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 2024 · 8 observations
- Measure
- Internet Penetration Rate (%)
- Last updated
- 9 October 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
How the figures are calculated
- Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.
Data Sources & References
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