Share of individuals using the internet in Switzerland
Switzerland: Share of individuals using the internet was 97.32 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
97.32
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
17th
of 208 countries
All-time high
97.34
in 2024
All-time low
0.596
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Share of individuals using the internet in Switzerland, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 97.32 for share of individuals using the internet in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in Switzerland peaked at 97.34 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.596, in 1990.
Switzerland ranks 17th of 208 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.04 | 0.596 | 34 | 10 |
| 2000s | 68 | 47.1 | 81.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.55 | 83.62 | 93.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 96.4 | 94.35 | 97.34 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 14 South Korea 97.9 compare
- 15 Faroe Islands 97.58 compare
- 16 San Marino 97.35 compare
- 18 Ireland 97.19 compare
- 19 Aruba 97.17 compare
- 20 Netherlands 97.01 compare
More science & technology data for Switzerland
- Scientific and technical journal articles 22,804 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 11.55 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 129.47 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 129.47 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 267 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 1,288 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.2% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 3,292 (2025)
- Number of internet users 8.32 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 47.02 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in Switzerland?
- Share of individuals using the internet in Switzerland was 97.32 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 97.34 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.596 in 1990.
- How does Switzerland rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- Switzerland ranks 17th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of individuals using the internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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