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
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
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.