Iceland leads in daily internet access at 98.86%, a slight increase of 0.57% from 2023. Ireland and Switzerland follow at 97.42% and 96.71%, with notable growth rates of 5.7% and 2.49% respectively. The United Kingdom experienced a minor decline of 0.52%. Eastern European countries like Romania and Greece achieved significant growth rates, 9.44% and 8.45% respectively, highlighting increased digital engagement. The digital landscape in larger countries like Germany and France remains stable with minor growth, while southern Europe sees more substantial changes.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Eastern and Southern Europe, driven by increased digital infrastructure investment.
- Potential stabilization in already high internet access regions like Iceland and Ireland.
- Impact of emerging technologies and digital policies on internet penetration rates across Europe.
Top countries in Individuals Accessing the Internet Daily by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 98.86 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Småland and the Islands (Sweden) | 98.07 | 2023 | |||
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 97.42 | 2023 | +4.32% | +5.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Southern Sweden | 96.76 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 96.71 | 2023 | +2.39% | +2.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Helsinki-Uusimaa (Finland) | 96.68 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 South Sweden | 96.61 | 2023 | |||
| 8 | 8 Stockholm (Sweden) | 96.44 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 96.34 | 2023 | +0.47% | -0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 West Sweden | 95.95 | 2023 |
