Digital Adoption in Norway
99% internet use · EGDI rank 15 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Norway, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Norway is reported at 99% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Norway | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 99% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Norway | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 98.6% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Norway ranked 15 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.9315 and is classified in the Very High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Norway |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.9315 |
| Global rank | 15 |
| EGDI group | Very High EGDI |
Norway vs. Region and World
This comparison uses the latest published World Bank/ITU headline observations available for Norway, Europe & Central Asia and the world. It is contextual rather than a same-year league table because release years can differ.
| Indicator | Norway | Europe & Central Asia | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 99% (2024) | 91% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 99% in 2024, compared with the latest Europe & Central Asia headline of 91%.
- Account ownership was 98.6% in 2024, showing how formal financial access compares with connectivity.
- Norway ranked 15th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Very High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Norway use the internet?
99% in 2024.
What is Norway's UN E-Government ranking?
Norway ranked 15 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9315.
How developed is digital government in Norway?
Norway ranked 15 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9315.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Norway?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Financial-inclusion indicators, with missing observations left unavailable rather than estimated.
EGDI score, group and rank where the economy is included in the 193-member-state ranking.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.