How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Switzerland?

12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.

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.

Netherlands vs Switzerland: Individuals using the Internet, male

Netherlands

98.1%

in 2023

Switzerland

97.8%

in 2025

Netherlands rank

11th

Switzerland rank

12th

Individuals using the Internet, male over time

Netherlands
Switzerland

How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 98.1% against 97.8% in Switzerland, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Netherlands ahead.

Netherlands ranks 11th and Switzerland ranks 12th of 86 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Netherlands averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Netherlands	Switzerland	Difference	Ahead
2000s	89.9%	83.7%	6.2%	Netherlands
2010s	93.9%	90.7%	3.2%	Netherlands
2020s	95.0%	97.2%	2.2%	Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher individuals using the internet, male, Netherlands or Switzerland?: Netherlands, at 98.1% against 97.8% in Switzerland as of 2023.
What is the difference in individuals using the internet, male between Netherlands and Switzerland?: 0.3%, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Switzerland?: 12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Netherlands and Switzerland rank globally for individuals using the internet, male?: Netherlands ranks 11th and Switzerland ranks 12th 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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Indicator: Individuals using the Internet, male (% of male population)
Unit: % of male population
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 118 places, 1,463 data points, 2002–2025
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

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.