While global internet access is increasing steadily, connection quality is superior in countries with developed infrastructures. Mobile devices accelerate digital connections This setback can be explained by the slow progress of digital infrastructures in remote regions – an obstacle that is still visible in many parts of the world. Compared with countries like Iceland or Denmark, whose internet penetration rates are approaching 100 percent, China’s online penetration rate is still relatively low at 58 percent. Overall, East Asia is the region with the highest number of internet users worldwide, whereas Northern Europe is the region with the highest global internet penetration rate.
As of 2020, China remains the leading online market in the world, followed by India and the United States.
