Iceland vs South Korea: Share of individuals using the internet
Iceland
98.21
in 2024
South Korea
97.9
in 2024
Iceland rank
11th
South Korea rank
14th
Share of individuals using the internet over time
- Iceland
- South Korea
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 98.21 against 97.9 in South Korea, a difference of 0.31.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Korea ahead.
Iceland ranks 11th and South Korea ranks 14th of 208 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.26 | 3.71 | 10.55 | Iceland |
| 2000s | 79.11 | 69.19 | 9.92 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 97.23 | 89.38 | 7.85 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 98.59 | 97.31 | 1.28 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of individuals using the internet, Iceland or South Korea?
- Iceland, at 98.21 against 97.9 in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of individuals using the internet between Iceland and South Korea?
- 0.31, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Korea?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and South Korea rank globally for share of individuals using the internet?
- Iceland ranks 11th and South Korea ranks 14th of 208 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of individuals using the internet. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.