2025 Internet Connectivity Index

We analyzed 96 countries to determine where travelers have access to secure, fast, open and affordable internet, and where staying connected remains a challenge.

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The data for the Internet connectivity index was analyzed in the first half of 2025.

Top 5 countries

Rank Country Score
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France		 62.99
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Denmark		 62.66
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Italy		 62.58
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Poland		 62.18
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Spain		 62.13
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The Idea

What is the Internet Connectivity Index?

Staying connected is essential for today's travelers, but access isn't always guaranteed everywhere. Some countries offer easy connectivity, while others still present obstacles such as censorship and high costs. The Internet Connectivity Index maps this digital landscape using four pillars:

Internet Connectivity Index

Staying connected is essential for today's travelers, but access isn't always guaranteed everywhere. Some countries offer easy connectivity, while others still present obstacles such as censorship and high costs. The Internet Connectivity Index maps this digital landscape using four pillars:

Cybersecurity

A secure digital environment protects travelers from unforeseen events. Whether it's secure infrastructure or robust legal frameworks, high scores indicate reduced risks when browsing, banking, or working online abroad.

Connection quality

Fast and stable connections ensure a smooth online experience. We assessed countries based on their performance in broadband and mobile connectivity, from video calls and streaming to photo downloads.

Freedom on the Internet

With an open internet, the world is at your fingertips. Countries with the highest scores allow unrestricted access to news, social media, and essential services, ensuring that travelers remain fully connected to the global web.

Financial accessibility

Affordable mobile data is the key to true digital freedom. We've analyzed the price per gigabyte to show travelers where they can stay connected without high charges.

Our observations

What can we learn from this data?
Europe is leading the way

Europe is leading the way

France, Denmark, Italy, Poland, and Spain occupy the top five spots. These countries offer fast connections, significant digital freedom, and affordable data—a winning combination for travelers who need to stay connected.
Safety and speed in the North

Safety and speed in the North

Finland, Canada, the United States, and Germany stand out in the field of cybersecurity. These countries place great importance on online protection, offering secure connections and strong legal safeguards.
Low cost, high performance

Low cost, high performance

Italy, France, and Poland offer affordable prices, good performance, and robust cybersecurity. Budget travelers and remote workers benefit from excellent value for money in these countries.
Emerging markets are facing difficulties

Emerging markets are facing difficulties

Bangladesh, Algeria, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe scored poorly in several categories. While mobile data is affordable, limited freedom and unreliable connections continue to pose challenges for travelers.
North America offers quality at a certain cost

North America offers quality at a certain cost

The United States and Canada offer some of the best networks in the world, but at a much higher price than in Europe. Travelers can expect reliable access, but also a higher bill.
Freedom is not universal

Freedom is not universal

Countries like China and the United Arab Emirates offer reliable infrastructure and high speeds, but score zero on internet freedom. Connectivity without openness remains a constraint.

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What do these numbers mean?

We combined travel needs with global data to assess internet usability in each country. Each country was evaluated according to four equally weighted criteria: security, quality, freedom, and affordability.

Each score was standardized on a scale of 0 to 100:

  • Above 50: above average performance
  • 50: global average
  • Less than 50: below average

Our data comes from reliable international reports and indices, including the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index, the GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index, and the Human Freedom Index. We prioritized the most recent data to keep the index up-to-date. Most results reflect the years 2024 and 2025, with some earlier data included where recent figures were unavailable.