Internet Adoption Statistics in Finland (2026)
93.7% of the population in Finland used the internet in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 93.5% in 2023 to 93.7% in 2024 (+0.2 percentage points). Finland ranks #19 of 51 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #36 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 93.7% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Finland as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +0.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 93.5% in 2023 to 93.7% in 2024 (+0.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0.4% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.4% in 1990 to 93.7% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 93.7% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Finland.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #19 of 51 (2024)
- Finland ranks 19 of 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #36 of 188 (2024)
- Finland ranks 36 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 90.8% (2024)
- Finland (93.7%) is above the average of 90.8% across the 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 92.9% (2024)
- Value for women in Finland, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Among men (2024)
- 94.6% (2024)
- Value for men in Finland, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −1.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 92.9% for women and 94.6% for men — 1.8 percentage points lower among women.
- Projected 2026 value
- 95.6% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Finland (2024)
- 93.7% (2024)
- 93.7% of the population in Finland used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.6 million (2024)
- Finland had a population of 5.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93.7% | +0.2 pp |
| 2023 | 93.5% | +0.5 pp |
| 2022 | 93% | +0.2 pp |
| 2021 | 92.8% | +0.6 pp |
| 2020 | 92.2% | +2.6 pp |
| 2019 | 89.6% | +0.7 pp |
| 2018 | 88.9% | +1.4 pp |
| 2017 | 87.5% | −0.2 pp |
| 2016 | 87.7% | +1.3 pp |
| 2015 | 86.4% | −0.1 pp |
| 2014 | 86.5% | −5.0 pp |
| 2013 | 91.5% | +1.6 pp |
| 2012 | 89.9% | +1.2 pp |
| 2011 | 88.7% | +1.8 pp |
| 2010 | 86.9% | +4.4 pp |
| 2009 | 82.5% | −1.2 pp |
| 2008 | 83.7% | +2.9 pp |
| 2007 | 80.8% | +1.1 pp |
| 2006 | 79.7% | +5.2 pp |
| 2005 | 74.5% | +2.1 pp |
| 2004 | 72.4% | +3.2 pp |
| 2003 | 69.2% | +6.8 pp |
| 2002 | 62.4% | +19.3 pp |
| 2001 | 43.1% | +5.9 pp |
| 2000 | 37.2% | +4.9 pp |
| 1999 | 32.3% | +6.8 pp |
| 1998 | 25.5% | +6.0 pp |
| 1997 | 19.5% | +2.7 pp |
| 1996 | 16.8% | +2.9 pp |
| 1995 | 13.9% | +9.0 pp |
| 1994 | 4.9% | +2.4 pp |
| 1993 | 2.6% | +0.7 pp |
| 1992 | 1.9% | +0.5 pp |
| 1991 | 1.4% | +1.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Finland used the internet?
93.7% of the population in Finland used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
What could internet adoption in Finland look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 95.6% in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1%); not an official figure.
How recent is the internet adoption data for Finland?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Finland.
Where does the internet adoption data for Finland come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Finland is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Finland changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0.4% in 1990 to 93.7% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.NET.USER.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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