Sweden vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities

Sweden
97.5%
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
96.3%
in 2020
Sweden rank
9th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
12th

Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities over time

  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
020406080100200620152025

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 97.5% against 96.3% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 1.2%.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Sweden ahead.

Sweden ranks 9th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th of 49 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Sweden averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sweden United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 81.2% 67.0% 14.2% Sweden
2010s 91.3% 88.4% 2.9% Sweden
2020s 95.4% 96.3% 0.9% United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities, Sweden or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Sweden, at 97.5% against 96.3% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
What is the difference in individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities between Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
1.2%, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
15 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2020.
How do Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities?
Sweden ranks 9th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th of 49 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
347 places, 5,622 data points, 2006–2025
Last refreshed