Internet Users: Netherlands
Netherlands's internet users is currently 97.007 % of population as of 2024. # Netherlands Internet Users The Netherlands maintains exceptional internet penetration at 97.
Current (2024)
97.007 % of population
+0.0% y/y
Peak (2023)
97.007 % of population
Low (1990)
0.334 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 35 pts
Internet Users — Netherlands
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Netherlands
Analysis# Netherlands Internet Users
The Netherlands maintains exceptional internet penetration at 97.007% of its population in 2024, matching its all-time peak from 2023. This represents a remarkable transformation from 1990, when only 0.334% of the population used the internet—a staggering 28,944% increase over 34 years. The country ranks among the world's most digitally connected nations, reflecting sustained investment in broadband infrastructure and digital adoption.
Recent years reveal notable volatility despite the high baseline. Internet penetration fluctuated between 90.411% (2016) and 93.289% (2019) before a significant jump to 97.007% in 2023. The stabilization at this near-universal level in 2024 suggests the Netherlands has approached saturation in internet access, with virtually all segments of the population now online. Further growth will likely remain minimal unless measured through usage intensity rather than basic connectivity.
Historical Data
35 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97.007 % of population | +0.00% |
| 2023 | 97.007 % of population | +4.85% |
| 2022 | 92.52 % of population | +0.51% |
| 2021 | 92.053 % of population | +0.79% |
| 2020 | 91.333 % of population | -2.10% |
| 2019 | 93.289 % of population | +1.52% |
| 2018 | 91.892 % of population | -1.40% |
| 2017 | 93.197 % of population | +3.08% |
| 2016 | 90.411 % of population | -1.43% |
| 2015 | 91.724 % of population | +0.06% |
| 2014 | 91.667 % of population | -2.44% |
| 2013 | 93.956 % of population | +1.18% |
| 2012 | 92.86 % of population | +1.58% |
| 2011 | 91.42 % of population | +0.77% |
| 2010 | 90.72 % of population | +1.22% |
| 2009 | 89.63 % of population | +2.53% |
| 2008 | 87.42 % of population | +1.86% |
| 2007 | 85.82 % of population | +2.53% |
| 2006 | 83.7 % of population | +3.33% |
| 2005 | 81 % of population | +18.21% |
Show all 35 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 68.52 % of population | +6.48% |
| 2003 | 64.35 % of population | +4.99% |
| 2002 | 61.29 % of population | +24.14% |
| 2001 | 49.373 % of population | +12.25% |
| 2000 | 43.984 % of population | +12.20% |
| 1999 | 39.2 % of population | +76.58% |
| 1998 | 22.2 % of population | +57.45% |
| 1997 | 14.1 % of population | +46.11% |
| 1996 | 9.65 % of population | +49.15% |
| 1995 | 6.47 % of population | +98.47% |
| 1994 | 3.26 % of population | +65.48% |
| 1993 | 1.97 % of population | +49.24% |
| 1992 | 1.32 % of population | +148.59% |
| 1991 | 0.531 % of population | +58.98% |
| 1990 | 0.334 % of population | — |
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