Ireland vs Netherlands: Individuals - internet use

Ireland
99.8%
in 2025
Netherlands
99.7%
in 2025
Ireland rank
1st
Netherlands rank
2nd

Individuals - internet use over time

  • Ireland
  • Netherlands
406080100200220132025

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 99.8% against 99.7% in Netherlands, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Netherlands ahead.

Ireland ranks 1st and Netherlands ranks 2nd of 39 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 48.2% 79.0% 30.8% Netherlands
2010s 79.3% 93.4% 14.1% Netherlands
2020s 95.6% 96.9% 1.3% Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher individuals - internet use, Ireland or Netherlands?
Ireland, at 99.8% against 99.7% in Netherlands as of 2025.
What is the difference in individuals - internet use between Ireland and Netherlands?
0.1%, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Netherlands?
23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
How do Ireland and Netherlands rank globally for individuals - internet use?
Ireland ranks 1st 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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