Internet use statistics - individuals

A large majority of Europeans have used the internet in 2013. It has become important for daily life, education, work and participation in society and enables people to access information and services at any time from any place. Most internet users search for information and news, consult wikis, participate in social networks and buy products online.

Anbieter: eurostat
Veröffentlicht: Jan 2014
Autor: eurostat
Preis: kostenlos
Studientyp: Marktforschung
Branchen: Branchenübergreifend • Handel & Dienstleistung • Online & IKT & Elektronik
Tags: Internet • Online kaufen • e-goverment • ecommerce • information • internet nutzung • internet penetration • online shopping

Main statistical findings

A large majority of Europeans  have used the internet in 2013. It has become important for daily life, education, work and participation in society and enables people to access information and services at any time from any place. Most internet users search for information and news, consult wikis, participate in social networks and buy products online.

In 2013, two in five individuals aged 16-74 years in the EU contacted or interacted with public authorities or public services via websites for private purposes. Among those who used e-government services, income tax declaration was a major reason for use.

The internet habits of different countries and socio-economic groups vary significantly.

About a fifth of the EU population have never used the internet.