Internet Users: Finland
Finland's internet users is currently 93.724 % of population as of 2024. # Finland Internet Users Finland's internet penetration reached 93.
Current (2024)
93.724 % of population
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
93.724 % of population
Low (1990)
0.401 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 35 pts
Internet Users — Finland
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Finland
Analysis# Finland Internet Users
Finland's internet penetration reached 93.724% of the population in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents extraordinary growth from just 0.401% in 1990—a 23,272.6% increase over 34 years. The Nordic nation now ranks among the world's most digitally connected societies, with internet access nearly universal across its population.
The most significant acceleration occurred after 2019, when penetration stood at 89.607%. The jump to 92.17% by 2020 reflects widespread digital adoption driven by pandemic-related shifts to remote work and online services. Since then, growth has continued steadily, adding roughly 0.5–0.8 percentage points annually through 2024. With nearly 94% of Finns online, further expansion faces natural limits, suggesting the country has achieved near-saturation levels of internet access.
Historical Data
35 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93.724 % of population | +0.22% |
| 2023 | 93.514 % of population | +0.56% |
| 2022 | 92.989 % of population | +0.20% |
| 2021 | 92.808 % of population | +0.69% |
| 2020 | 92.17 % of population | +2.86% |
| 2019 | 89.607 % of population | +0.81% |
| 2018 | 88.89 % of population | +1.62% |
| 2017 | 87.469 % of population | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 87.704 % of population | +1.48% |
| 2015 | 86.422 % of population | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 86.53 % of population | -5.45% |
| 2013 | 91.514 % of population | +1.82% |
| 2012 | 89.88 % of population | +1.32% |
| 2011 | 88.71 % of population | +2.09% |
| 2010 | 86.89 % of population | +5.33% |
| 2009 | 82.49 % of population | -1.41% |
| 2008 | 83.67 % of population | +3.58% |
| 2007 | 80.78 % of population | +1.41% |
| 2006 | 79.66 % of population | +6.95% |
| 2005 | 74.48 % of population | +2.89% |
Show all 35 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 72.39 % of population | +4.58% |
| 2003 | 69.22 % of population | +10.88% |
| 2002 | 62.43 % of population | +44.83% |
| 2001 | 43.105 % of population | +15.72% |
| 2000 | 37.248 % of population | +15.32% |
| 1999 | 32.3 % of population | +26.67% |
| 1998 | 25.5 % of population | +30.77% |
| 1997 | 19.5 % of population | +16.07% |
| 1996 | 16.8 % of population | +20.86% |
| 1995 | 13.9 % of population | +182.52% |
| 1994 | 4.92 % of population | +91.44% |
| 1993 | 2.57 % of population | +35.98% |
| 1992 | 1.89 % of population | +35.00% |
| 1991 | 1.4 % of population | +249.13% |
| 1990 | 0.401 % of population | — |
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