The bar chart illustrates the high-speed continuous internet connections per 1000 people in South Korea, the USA, Germany, Switzerland, and Britain in 2001 and 2002. Meanwhile, the table compares the percentage change in the internet connections of these countries between the two years.
Overall, South Korea had the most connections per 1000 people in 2001, whereas the USA led in 2002. Britain had the most significant percentage of growth, while South Korea experienced the modest rise.
In 2001, South Korea ranked first in number of connections at 122, which was approximately 30 more than that of the USA (93). In contrast, Britain ranked last at just 3.3, with Germany (3.4), and Switzerland (3.6) slightly ahead.
By 2002, the USA increased dramatically to 252.1, overtaking South Korea, which rose modestly to 134.4. Britain, Switzerland, and Germany, despite their substantial percentage growth, remained far behind at 10.89, 7.92, and 5.616, respectively, with Germany ranking last.
Regarding percentage change, Britain showed the most significant increase at 230%, followed by the USA (170%) and Switzerland (120%). Germany rose by 80%, whereas South Korea had the smallest rise at 20%.
