Iceland vs Netherlands: Individuals - internet use

Iceland
99.4%
in 2021
Netherlands
99.7%
in 2025
Iceland rank
4th
Netherlands rank
2nd

Individuals - internet use over time

  • Iceland
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 99.7% against 99.4% in Iceland, a difference of 0.3%.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 4th and Netherlands ranks 2nd of 39 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 87.2% 79.0% 8.3% Iceland
2010s 96.9% 93.5% 3.5% Iceland
2020s 99.5% 94.3% 5.2% Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher individuals - internet use, Iceland or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 99.7% against 99.4% in Iceland as of 2025.
What is the difference in individuals - internet use between Iceland and Netherlands?
0.3%, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Netherlands?
17 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
How do Iceland and Netherlands rank globally for individuals - internet use?
Iceland ranks 4th and Netherlands ranks 2nd of 39 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Individuals - internet use. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals - internet use
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 850 data points, 2002–2025
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