Internet Adoption Statistics in Sweden (2026)
As of the 2025 data, 95.8% of the population in Sweden used the internet, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Up from 95.5% in 2024 to 95.8% in 2025 (+0.2 percentage points). Sweden ranks #12 of 51 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #21 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2025)
- 95.8% (2025)
- Internet Adoption in Sweden as of 2025, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2024
- +0.2 pp (2025)
- Up from 95.5% in 2024 to 95.8% in 2025 (+0.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0.6% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.6% in 1990 to 95.8% in 2025.
- Record high (2025)
- 95.8% (2025)
- The 2025 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Sweden.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #12 of 51 (2025)
- Sweden ranks 12 of 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #21 of 188 (2025)
- Sweden ranks 21 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 90.8% (2025)
- Sweden (95.8%) is above the average of 90.8% across the 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2025)
- 95.1% (2025)
- Value for women in Sweden, same 2025 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Among men (2025)
- 96.4% (2025)
- Value for men in Sweden, same 2025 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −1.3 pp (2025)
- In 2025, the figure was 95.1% for women and 96.4% for men — 1.3 percentage points lower among women.
- Projected 2026 value
- 96.7% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Sweden (2025)
- 95.8% (2025)
- 95.8% of the population in Sweden used the internet in 2025 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 10.6 million (2024)
- Sweden had a population of 10.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2025
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 2024 | 95.5% | −0.2 pp |
| 2023 | 95.7% | +0.7 pp |
| 2022 | 95% | +0.3 pp |
| 2021 | 94.7% | +0.1 pp |
| 2020 | 94.5% | +0.0 pp |
| 2019 | 94.5% | +5.2 pp |
| 2018 | 89.2% | −3.8 pp |
| 2017 | 93% | +3.4 pp |
| 2016 | 89.7% | −1.0 pp |
| 2015 | 90.6% | −1.9 pp |
| 2014 | 92.5% | −2.3 pp |
| 2013 | 94.8% | +1.6 pp |
| 2012 | 93.2% | +0.4 pp |
| 2011 | 92.8% | +2.8 pp |
| 2010 | 90% | −1.0 pp |
| 2009 | 91% | +1.0 pp |
| 2008 | 90% | +8.0 pp |
| 2007 | 82% | −5.8 pp |
| 2006 | 87.8% | +2.9 pp |
| 2005 | 84.8% | +0.9 pp |
| 2004 | 83.9% | +4.8 pp |
| 2003 | 79.1% | +8.6 pp |
| 2002 | 70.6% | +18.8 pp |
| 2001 | 51.8% | +6.1 pp |
| 2000 | 45.7% | +4.3 pp |
| 1999 | 41.4% | +7.9 pp |
| 1998 | 33.5% | +9.8 pp |
| 1997 | 23.7% | +14.7 pp |
| 1996 | 9% | +3.9 pp |
| 1995 | 5.1% | +1.7 pp |
| 1994 | 3.4% | +1.7 pp |
| 1993 | 1.7% | +0.2 pp |
| 1992 | 1.5% | +0.3 pp |
| 1991 | 1.2% | +0.6 pp |
| 1990 | 0.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Sweden used the internet?
95.8% of the population in Sweden used the internet in 2025, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the internet adoption data for Sweden come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Sweden is from 2025; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Sweden changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0.6% in 1990 to 95.8% in 2025.
How does Sweden compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Sweden ranks 12 of 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 95.8% versus a regional average of 90.8% (latest values per country).
Where does Sweden rank globally on internet adoption?
Sweden ranks 21 of 188 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
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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