The analysis of European individuals accessing the internet weekly in 2023 reveals high engagement across countries, with regions like Yorkshire and the Humber (UK) and Cyprus reaching near-universal access. Notable growth was observed in countries like Cyprus, Malta, and Portugal, indicating a sustained positive trend. However, some countries like France and the United Kingdom saw slight declines.
Key year-on-year variations included substantial growth in internet usage in Portugal (0.63%) and Greece (0.61%), with Croatia also showing a notable increase (0.6%). Meanwhile, Iceland and Norway experienced slight declines. This reflects a shift towards higher digital engagement in Southern and Eastern European regions, maintaining a steady increase in connectivity across the continent.
Looking forward, trends to watch in Europe involve the impact of emerging technologies and digital policies enhancing access in rural and underserved areas. Growing digital literacy and infrastructure improvements will likely contribute to increasing access levels in countries lagging behind. Additionally, potential regulatory changes could affect internet usage patterns, especially concerning data privacy and broadband availability.
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Persons Who Used the Internet Within the Last 3 Months | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Yorkshire and the Humber (UK) | 99.92 | 2023 | |||
| 2 | 2 Cyprus | 99.9 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Severoiztochen (Bulgaria) | 99.84 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 99.82 | 2023 | -1.68% | +0.047% | View data |
| 5 | 5 île De France (France) | 99.81 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 Western Netherlands | 99.81 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 99.77 | 2022 | +0.75% | +0.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 99.76 | 2022 | +1.02% | +0.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 99.74 | 2023 | -3.08% | -0.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 99.68 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.23% | View data |
