Germany vs Sweden: Internet purchases by individuals

Germany
71.0%
in 2019
Sweden
70.3%
in 2019
Germany rank
4th
Sweden rank
5th

Internet purchases by individuals over time

  • Germany
  • Sweden
20406080200220102019

How they compare

Germany currently reports 71.0% against 70.3% in Sweden, a difference of 0.7%.

The two have swapped places 11 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Sweden ahead.

Germany ranks 4th and Sweden ranks 5th of 43 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 33.6% 33.9% 0.3% Sweden
2010s 61.2% 60.1% 1.1% Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher internet purchases by individuals, Germany or Sweden?
Germany, at 71.0% against 70.3% in Sweden as of 2019.
What is the difference in internet purchases by individuals between Germany and Sweden?
0.7%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Sweden?
18 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2019.
How do Germany and Sweden rank globally for internet purchases by individuals?
Germany ranks 4th and Sweden ranks 5th of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Internet purchases by individuals (2002-2019). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Internet purchases by individuals (2002-2019)
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 758 data points, 2002–2019
Last refreshed