Dimension deep dive
Internet Access
The share of the population with regular access to the internet — the gateway to education, commerce, and civic participation.
Global leader
United Arab Emirates
Measured as
Population using internet (%)
Why it matters
In the digital era, internet access determines access to information, markets, and government services. The digital divide is a new face of inequality.
Top countries
Where countries stand
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Countries at the top
United Arab Emirates100
Saudi Arabia100
Norway98.3
Denmark98.3
Iceland98.3
Countries with room to grow
Kenya3.3
India11.7
Nigeria25
Indonesia36.7
South Africa53.3