The forecast indicates that the percentage of individuals accessing the internet daily in North East England is anticipated to rise steadily from 2024 to 2028, starting at 97.08% and reaching 99% by 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is projected at 0.61%, from 2025 to 2026 at 0.52%, from 2026 to 2027 at 0.44%, and from 2027 to 2028 at 0.39%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects an average annual increase of approximately 0.48% over the five years. In 2023, this figure stood at 96.54%.
Future trends to watch for include potential saturation as access approaches 100%, the impact of emerging technologies and infrastructure improvements on internet accessibility, and demographic shifts influencing internet usage behaviors in North East England.
