Hong Kong vs South Korea: Individuals using the Internet, male (% of male population)
Hong Kong
96.7%
in 2024
South Korea
97.6%
in 2024
Hong Kong rank
14th
South Korea rank
13th
Individuals using the Internet, male (% of male population) over time
- Hong Kong
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 97.6% against 96.7% in Hong Kong, a difference of 0.9%.
Across all 15 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 14th and South Korea ranks 13th of 86 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.4% | 85.6% | 14.2% | South Korea |
| 2010s | 85.8% | 93.1% | 7.3% | South Korea |
| 2020s | 95.7% | 97.8% | 2.1% | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher individuals using the internet, male, Hong Kong or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 97.6% against 96.7% in Hong Kong as of 2024.
- What is the difference in individuals using the internet, male between Hong Kong and South Korea?
- 0.9%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and South Korea?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong and South Korea rank globally for individuals using the internet, male?
- Hong Kong ranks 14th and South Korea ranks 13th of 86 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as Individuals using the Internet, male (% of male population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This indicator refers to male individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.