Iceland vs Malaysia: Individuals using the Internet

Iceland
98.2%
in 2024
Malaysia
98.0%
in 2024
Iceland rank
11th
Malaysia rank
13th

Individuals using the Internet over time

  • Iceland
  • Malaysia
020406080100199020072024

How they compare

Iceland currently reports 98.2% against 98.0% in Malaysia, a difference of 0.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Malaysia ahead.

Iceland ranks 11th and Malaysia ranks 13th of 208 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Malaysia Difference Ahead
1990s 15.8% 2.5% 13.3% Iceland
2000s 79.1% 42.5% 36.6% Iceland
2010s 97.2% 69.9% 27.3% Iceland
2020s 98.6% 95.9% 2.7% Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher individuals using the internet, Iceland or Malaysia?
Iceland, at 98.2% against 98.0% in Malaysia as of 2024.
What is the difference in individuals using the internet between Iceland and Malaysia?
0.2%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malaysia?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Iceland and Malaysia rank globally for individuals using the internet?
Iceland ranks 11th and Malaysia ranks 13th of 208 countries.
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

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

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.