In 2023, the percentage of individuals in Lombardy accessing the internet at least once a week stood at 88%. From 2024, forecasts indicate a consistent increase: 90.47% in 2024, 92.4% in 2025, 94.24% in 2026, 96% in 2027, and 97.7% in 2028. The forecasted year-on-year growth rate begins at approximately 2.68% from 2023 to 2024 and gradually decreases to 1.77% between 2027 and 2028. Over the span from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecasts an average increase of 2.12% per year.

Future trends to monitor include:

The impact of emerging technologies and digital services increasing internet adoption.
Potential saturation as adoption nears maximum levels.
Government policies targeting digital inclusion that may influence growth rates.