Ireland vs Netherlands: Share of individuals using the internet
Ireland
97.19
in 2024
Netherlands
97.01
in 2024
Ireland rank
18th
Netherlands rank
20th
Share of individuals using the internet over time
- Ireland
- Netherlands
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 97.19 against 97.01 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.18.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Netherlands ahead.
Ireland ranks 18th and Netherlands ranks 20th of 208 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.75 | 9.9 | 7.16 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 42.84 | 71.51 | 28.66 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 80.85 | 92.11 | 11.26 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 94.92 | 93.98 | 0.9354 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of individuals using the internet, Ireland or Netherlands?
- Ireland, at 97.19 against 97.01 in Netherlands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of individuals using the internet between Ireland and Netherlands?
- 0.18, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Netherlands?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Netherlands rank globally for share of individuals using the internet?
- Ireland ranks 18th and Netherlands ranks 20th 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.