Africa Western and Central vs Netherlands: Individuals using the Internet
Africa Western and Central
42.4%
in 2025
Netherlands
97.0%
in 2024
Africa Western and Central rank
22nd
Netherlands rank
20th
Individuals using the Internet over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 97.0% against 42.4% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 54.6%.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 2.3 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 22nd and Netherlands ranks 20th of 32 groups.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.2% | 85.5% | 81.4% | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 17.1% | 92.1% | 75.0% | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 36.4% | 94.0% | 57.5% | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher individuals using the internet, Africa Western and Central or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 97.0% against 42.4% in Africa Western and Central as of 2024.
- What is the difference in individuals using the internet between Africa Western and Central and Netherlands?
- 54.6%, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Netherlands?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Netherlands rank globally for individuals using the internet?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 22nd and Netherlands ranks 20th of 32 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Internet users are 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.