European Individuals Who Accessed the Internet Away from Home or Work by Country

The data indicates a high internet access rate away from home or work in Northern European regions, with Denmark and Sweden leading at over 98%. In these areas, there has been a steady increase in internet access, with Denmark experiencing a 2.14% year-on-year increase in 2023. Other notable trends include significant growth in internet usage in Southern Europe and Eastern Europe, with Romania and Bulgaria experiencing some of the highest year-on-year increases at 7.8% and 6.87% respectively. Western European countries such as Germany and France also show moderate growth in internet access of approximately 2-4% in 2023.

Looking ahead, the increasing digital infrastructure investments across European countries are expected to drive further growth in internet usage. Key trends to watch include the adoption of 5G technology, which may significantly boost mobile internet access, particularly in areas with current lower connectivity like Eastern and Southern Europe. As these countries continue to adopt new technologies and improve digital literacy, a convergence in accessibility levels between currently high-access and lower-access countries could be anticipated.