Digital Adoption in Sweden
96% internet use · EGDI rank 14 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Sweden, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Sweden is reported at 96% for 2025. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Sweden | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 96% | 2025 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Sweden | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 99% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Sweden ranked 14 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.9326 and is classified in the Very High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Sweden |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.9326 |
| Global rank | 14 |
| EGDI group | Very High EGDI |
Sweden vs. Region and World
For the country comparison, Sweden is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure. When comparing countries, treat missing observations explicitly instead of assuming every dataset covers the same period.
| Indicator | Sweden | Europe & Central Asia | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 96% (2025) | 91% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 96% in 2025, compared with the latest Europe & Central Asia headline of 91%.
- Account ownership was 99% in 2024, adding a financial-access perspective to the connectivity figure.
- Sweden ranked 14th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Very High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Sweden use the internet?
96% in 2025.
What is Sweden's UN E-Government ranking?
Sweden ranked 14 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9326.
How developed is digital government in Sweden?
Sweden ranked 14 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9326.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Sweden?
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.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: When comparing Sweden with regional or global figures, use the year printed beside each value because collection periods can differ.