EU Countries with the Highest Share of Individuals Never Used the Internet

In 2023, Turkey led EU countries with the highest share of individuals who have never used the internet at 39%. Other notable countries include Bulgaria (33%), Romania (30%), Greece (28%), and Portugal (26%). These figures indicate significant digital divides within these nations.

Over the last two years, some countries have experienced slight improvements, with minor percentage decreases in individuals who have never used the internet. This trend, however, is inconsistent across the region.

The average annual change over the past five years shows incremental reductions in this population size, although progress remains slow and uneven across the EU.

Future trends to watch include rising internet penetration as digital infrastructure improves, government initiatives increase digital literacy, and the natural evolution toward digital inclusion in the coming years. However, economic and social factors may continue to challenge efforts to close the gap equally among all demographics.