Least developed countries vs Sweden: Individuals using the Internet
Least developed countries
33.7%
in 2025
Sweden
95.8%
in 2025
Least developed countries rank
28th
Sweden rank
24th
Individuals using the Internet over time
- Least developed countries
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 95.8% against 33.7% in Least developed countries, a difference of 62.1%.
That makes Sweden's figure about 2.8 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 28th and Sweden ranks 24th of 32 groups.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.7% | 87.1% | 85.5% | Sweden |
| 2010s | 10.8% | 92.0% | 81.3% | Sweden |
| 2020s | 28.9% | 95.2% | 66.3% | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher individuals using the internet, Least developed countries or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 95.8% against 33.7% in Least developed countries as of 2025.
- What is the difference in individuals using the internet between Least developed countries and Sweden?
- 62.1%, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Sweden?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Least developed countries and Sweden rank globally for individuals using the internet?
- Least developed countries ranks 28th and Sweden ranks 24th 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.