South Korea vs Malaysia: Share of individuals using the internet
South Korea
97.9
in 2024
Malaysia
98.02
in 2024
South Korea rank
14th
Malaysia rank
13th
Share of individuals using the internet over time
- South Korea
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 98.02 against 97.9 in South Korea, a difference of 0.12.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 14th and Malaysia ranks 13th of 208 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.12 | 2.5 | 1.62 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 69.19 | 42.53 | 26.66 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 89.38 | 69.92 | 19.46 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 97.31 | 95.88 | 1.43 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of individuals using the internet, South Korea or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 98.02 against 97.9 in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of individuals using the internet between South Korea and Malaysia?
- 0.12, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malaysia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Malaysia rank globally for share of individuals using the internet?
- South Korea ranks 14th and Malaysia ranks 13th 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.