Individuals using the Internet in Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands: Individuals using the Internet was 97.6% in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
97.6%
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
15th
of 208 countries
All-time high
97.6%
in 2017
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
24
1990–2017

Individuals using the Internet in Faroe Islands, 1990–2017

0204060801001990200320171990: 0 % of population1995: 0 % of population1996: 2.3 % of population1997: 4.6 % of population1998: 11.3 % of population1999: 22.3 % of population2000: 32.9 % of population2001: 43.2 % of population2002: 53.3 % of population2003: 58.9 % of population2004: 66.5 % of population2005: 67.9 % of population2006: 69.4 % of population2007: 76 % of population2008: 75.6 % of population2009: 75.2 % of population2010: 75.2 % of population2011: 80.7 % of population2012: 85.3 % of population2013: 90 % of population2014: 93.3 % of population2015: 94.2 % of population2016: 95.1 % of population2017: 97.6 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2017, individuals using the internet in Faroe Islands stood at 97.6%. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 28.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Faroe Islands peaked at 97.6% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Faroe Islands ranks 15th of 208 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 6.8% 0.0% 22.3% 6
2000s 61.9% 32.9% 76.0% 10
2010s 88.9% 75.2% 97.6% 8

Countries ranked near Faroe Islands

  1. 12 Qatar 98.1% compare
  2. 13 Malaysia 98.0% compare
  3. 14 Republic of Korea 97.9% compare
  4. 16 San Marino 97.4% compare
  5. 17 Switzerland 97.3% compare
  6. 18 Ireland 97.2% compare

See the full ranking of 240 places β†’

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All data for Faroe Islands β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Faroe Islands?
Individuals using the internet in Faroe Islands was 97.6% in 2017, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Faroe Islands?
The highest recorded value was 97.6% in 2017.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Faroe Islands?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Faroe Islands rank for individuals using the internet?
Faroe Islands ranks 15th out of 208 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Faroe Islands?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Faroe Islands data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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
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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.