United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States of America: Individuals using the Internet
Individuals using the Internet over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 95.5% against 94.7% in United States of America, a difference of 0.8%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was United States of America ahead.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 29th and United States of America ranks 31st of 208 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland averaged higher in 2 and United States of America in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.0% | 12.4% | 7.3% | United States of America |
| 2000s | 62.3% | 63.4% | 1.1% | United States of America |
| 2010s | 90.0% | 78.6% | 11.4% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 95.5% | 92.5% | 3.0% | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher individuals using the internet, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States of America?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 95.5% against 94.7% in United States of America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in individuals using the internet between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 0.8%, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America rank globally for individuals using the internet?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 29th and United States of America ranks 31st 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.