Internet Users 2015

Explore Internet Users worldwide, compare usage rates by country, and visualize trends with interactive maps and rankings.

209 data points•Updated 3/28/2026•Global Coverage•CIA World Factbook•

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Rank
1	Aruba	NaN
2	Antigua and Barbuda	NaN
3	United Arab Emirates	NaN
4	Afghanistan	NaN
5	Algeria	NaN
6	Azerbaijan	NaN
7	Albania	NaN
8	Andorra	NaN
9	Angola	NaN
10	American Samoa	NaN
11	Argentina	NaN
12	Australia	NaN
13	Austria	NaN
14	Anguilla	NaN
15	Bahrain	NaN
16	Barbados	NaN
17	Botswana	NaN
18	Bermuda	NaN
19	Belgium	NaN
20	Bahamas	NaN
21	Bangladesh	NaN
22	Belize	NaN
23	Bosnia and Herzegovina	NaN
24	Bolivia	NaN
25	Myanmar	NaN
26	Benin	NaN
27	Belarus	NaN
28	Solomon Islands	NaN
29	Brazil	NaN
30	Bhutan	NaN
31	Bulgaria	NaN
32	Brunei Darussalam	NaN
33	Burundi	NaN
34	Canada	NaN
35	Cambodia	NaN
36	Curaçao	NaN
37	Chad	NaN
38	Sri Lanka	NaN
39	Congo	NaN
40	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	NaN
41	China	NaN
42	Chile	NaN
43	Cayman Islands	NaN
44	Cameroon	NaN
45	Comoros	NaN
46	Colombia	NaN
47	Costa Rica	NaN
48	Central African Republic	NaN
49	Cuba	NaN
50	Cabo Verde	NaN
51	Cook Islands	NaN
52	Cyprus	NaN
53	Denmark	NaN
54	Djibouti	NaN
55	Dominica	NaN
56	Dominican Republic	NaN
57	Ecuador	NaN
58	Egypt	NaN
59	Ireland	NaN
60	Equatorial Guinea	NaN
61	Estonia	NaN
62	Eritrea	NaN
63	El Salvador	NaN
64	Ethiopia	NaN
65	Czech Republic	NaN
66	Finland	NaN
67	Fiji	NaN
68	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	NaN
69	Faroe Islands	NaN
70	French Polynesia	NaN
71	France	NaN
72	Gambia	NaN
73	Gabon	NaN
74	Georgia	NaN
75	Ghana	NaN
76	Gibraltar	NaN
77	Grenada	NaN
78	Greenland	NaN
79	Germany	NaN
80	Guam	NaN
81	Greece	NaN
82	Guatemala	NaN
83	Guinea	NaN
84	Guyana	NaN
85	Haiti	NaN
86	Honduras	NaN
87	Croatia	NaN
88	Hungary	NaN
89	Iceland	NaN
90	Indonesia	NaN
91	India	NaN
92	Iran	NaN
93	Israel	NaN
94	Italy	NaN
95	Côte d'Ivoire	NaN
96	Iraq	NaN
97	Japan	NaN
98	Jamaica	NaN
99	Jordan	NaN
100	Kenya	NaN
101	Kyrgyzstan	NaN
102	Kiribati	NaN
103	South Korea	NaN
104	Kuwait	NaN
105	Kazakhstan	NaN
106	Laos	NaN
107	Lebanon	NaN
108	Latvia	NaN
109	Lithuania	NaN
110	Liberia	NaN
111	Slovakia	NaN
112	Liechtenstein	NaN
113	Lesotho	NaN
114	Luxembourg	NaN
115	Libya	NaN
116	Madagascar	NaN
117	Republic of Moldova	NaN
118	Mongolia	NaN
119	Montserrat	NaN
120	Malawi	NaN
121	Montenegro	NaN
122	North Macedonia	1.1
123	Mali	NaN
124	Monaco	NaN
125	Morocco	NaN
126	Mauritius	NaN
127	Mauritania	NaN
128	Malta	NaN
129	Oman	NaN
130	Maldives	NaN
131	Mexico	NaN
132	Malaysia	NaN
133	Mozambique	NaN
134	New Caledonia	NaN
135	Niue	NaN
136	Niger	NaN
137	Vanuatu	NaN
138	Nigeria	NaN
139	Netherlands	NaN
140	Norway	NaN
141	Nepal	NaN
142	Suriname	NaN
143	Nicaragua	NaN
144	New Zealand	NaN
145	Paraguay	NaN
146	Peru	NaN
147	Pakistan	NaN
148	Poland	NaN
149	Panama	NaN
150	Portugal	NaN
151	Papua New Guinea	NaN
152	Guinea-Bissau	NaN
153	Qatar	NaN
154	Serbia	NaN
155	Romania	NaN
156	Philippines	NaN
157	Puerto Rico	NaN
158	Russia	NaN
159	Rwanda	NaN
160	Saudi Arabia	NaN
161	Saint Kitts and Nevis	NaN
162	Seychelles	NaN
163	South Africa	NaN
164	Senegal	NaN
165	Saint Helena	NaN
166	Slovenia	NaN
167	Sint Maarten (Dutch part)	NaN
168	Sierra Leone	NaN
169	San Marino	NaN
170	Singapore	NaN
171	Somalia	NaN
172	Spain	NaN
173	Saint Lucia	NaN
174	Sweden	NaN
175	Syrian Arab Republic	NaN
176	Switzerland	NaN
177	Trinidad and Tobago	NaN
178	Thailand	NaN
179	Tajikistan	NaN
180	Tokelau	NaN
181	Tonga	NaN
182	Togo	NaN
183	Sao Tome and Principe	NaN
184	Tunisia	NaN
185	Timor-Leste	NaN
186	Turkey	NaN
187	Tuvalu	NaN
188	Taiwan	NaN
189	Turkmenistan	NaN
190	Tanzania	NaN
191	Uganda	NaN
192	United Kingdom	NaN
193	Ukraine	NaN
194	United States	NaN
195	Burkina Faso	NaN
196	Uruguay	NaN
197	Uzbekistan	NaN
198	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	NaN
199	Venezuela	NaN
200	British Virgin Islands	NaN
201	Vietnam	NaN
202	United States Virgin Islands	NaN
203	Namibia	NaN
204	Wallis and Futuna Islands	NaN
205	Samoa	NaN
206	Eswatini	NaN
207	Yemen	NaN
208	Zambia	NaN
209	Zimbabwe	NaN

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 2015, North Macedonia was the top country for Internet Users with a value of 1.1. The global range for Internet Users in 2015 was a minimum of 1.10 and a maximum of 1.10. The global average, as well as the median value, stood at 1.10, indicating a uniform data entry across the singular dataset available.

Uniform Internet Usage: An Anomaly or Data Limitation?

The data for Internet Users in 2015 presents an unusual uniformity, with North Macedonia being both the highest and lowest in the dataset, reflecting a singular value of 1.1. This anomaly is likely due to the limited data, representing only one country. Normally, Internet usage varies significantly across countries, influenced by factors such as technological infrastructure, economic development, and educational access. The lack of variation here could indicate a data collection limitation rather than a true global trend.

Economic and Policy Influences on Internet Penetration

In a typical analysis of Internet usage, economic factors and national policies play a crucial role. Countries with robust economies often exhibit higher Internet penetration due to greater investment in infrastructure and technology. For instance, developed nations usually have higher Internet accessibility due to policies that support digital growth. Although North Macedonia shows a value of 1.1, in a broader context, countries like the United States and South Korea are known for their high Internet penetration due to substantial investments in digital infrastructure and favorable government policies.

Year-over-Year Trends: Understanding the Data Shift

The year-over-year data indicates an average change of -62824.90, which is a -100.0% shift for North Macedonia. This drastic percentage change can be misleading without context. Such a figure suggests a possible data entry error or a methodological change in data collection. Normally, significant changes in Internet usage are gradual, driven by technological advancements, economic growth, and policy reforms. For instance, major infrastructural projects or nationwide digital initiatives could lead to noticeable increases in user numbers.

Global Implications of Internet Usage Trends

Understanding Internet usage trends is critical for policymakers and businesses. High Internet penetration can lead to increased economic opportunities, greater educational access, and improved social connectivity. Conversely, low Internet usage may highlight areas needing investment and policy intervention. While the dataset for 2015 is limited, countries generally strive to enhance their digital landscapes, recognizing the Internet as a pivotal component of modern life. As such, countries not reflected in the data, like those in Sub-Saharan Africa, are actively working to bridge the digital divide through international partnerships and technological investments.

In conclusion, while the 2015 data on Internet Users is limited and uniform, it underscores the importance of comprehensive data collection for accurate global analysis. The economic, policy, and infrastructural factors that typically influence Internet usage remain essential areas for further exploration and understanding in the context of global digital development.

Data Source

CIA World Factbook

The World Factbook, also known as the CIA World Factbook, was a reference resource produced by the US Central Intelligence Agency between 1962 and 2026 with almanac-style information about the countries of the world. From 1971 it was not classified, and available to the public in print since 1975, initially by the CIA, and later the Government Publishing Office.

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