Internet Users: Iceland
Iceland's internet users is currently 98.209 % of population as of 2024. # Iceland Internet Users Iceland boasts near-universal internet connectivity, with 98.
Current (2024)
98.209 % of population
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2021)
99.687 % of population
Low (1990)
0 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 35 pts
Internet Users — Iceland
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Iceland
Analysis# Iceland Internet Users
Iceland boasts near-universal internet connectivity, with 98.209% of its population online in 2024. This figure remains exceptionally high despite a slight decline from the all-time peak of 99.687% in 2021. The nation's internet adoption has been dramatic since 1990, when virtually zero residents had access. The steady climb accelerated through the 2010s, reflecting Iceland's status as a global leader in digital infrastructure and accessibility.
A notable spike occurred between 2015 and 2021, when penetration rose from 98.2% to 99.687%. The subsequent dip to 97.583% in 2022 suggests a potential data adjustment or demographic shift, though recovery in 2023-2024 indicates stabilization near 98%. Iceland's trajectory points toward sustained saturation, with continued access limited primarily by population demographics rather than infrastructure constraints.
Historical Data
35 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 98.209 % of population | +0.27% |
| 2023 | 97.949 % of population | +0.38% |
| 2022 | 97.583 % of population | -2.11% |
| 2021 | 99.687 % of population | +0.15% |
| 2020 | 99.533 % of population | +0.03% |
| 2019 | 99.505 % of population | +0.50% |
| 2018 | 99.011 % of population | +0.77% |
| 2017 | 98.255 % of population | +0.02% |
| 2016 | 98.24 % of population | +0.04% |
| 2015 | 98.2 % of population | +0.04% |
| 2014 | 98.158 % of population | +1.67% |
| 2013 | 96.547 % of population | +0.35% |
| 2012 | 96.21 % of population | +1.47% |
| 2011 | 94.82 % of population | +1.53% |
| 2010 | 93.39 % of population | +0.42% |
| 2009 | 93 % of population | +2.20% |
| 2008 | 91 % of population | +0.44% |
| 2007 | 90.6 % of population | +1.22% |
| 2006 | 89.51 % of population | +2.89% |
| 2005 | 87 % of population | +3.72% |
Show all 35 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 83.88 % of population | +0.89% |
| 2003 | 83.14 % of population | +5.08% |
| 2002 | 79.12 % of population | +60.18% |
| 2001 | 49.393 % of population | +11.07% |
| 2000 | 44.471 % of population | +7.68% |
| 1999 | 41.3 % of population | +13.77% |
| 1998 | 36.3 % of population | +32.00% |
| 1997 | 27.5 % of population | +85.81% |
| 1996 | 14.8 % of population | +32.14% |
| 1995 | 11.2 % of population | +64.95% |
| 1994 | 6.79 % of population | +154.31% |
| 1993 | 2.67 % of population | +73.38% |
| 1992 | 1.54 % of population | +204.95% |
| 1991 | 0.505 % of population | — |
| 1990 | 0 % of population | — |
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