Individuals - internet activities in Ireland

Ireland: Individuals - internet activities was 32.4% in 2015. ▲ Rising

Latest (2015)
32.4%
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
19th
of 42 countries
All-time high
38.3%
in 2011
All-time low
22.9%
in 2008
Years of data
7
2007–2015

Individuals - internet activities in Ireland, 2007–2015

0102030402007201120152007: 23.4 Percentage of individuals2008: 22.9 Percentage of individuals2009: 27.1 Percentage of individuals2010: 27.6 Percentage of individuals2011: 38.3 Percentage of individuals2013: 32.9 Percentage of individuals2015: 32.4 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

In 2015, individuals - internet activities in Ireland stood at 32.4%.

The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals - internet activities in Ireland peaked at 38.3% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 22.9%, in 2008.

Ireland ranks 19th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Individuals - internet activities in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Individuals - internet activities in Ireland, 2007 to 2015.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2007 23.4% —
2008 22.9% -1.8%
2009 27.1% +18.0%
2010 27.6% +2.1%
2011 38.3% +38.5%
2013 32.9% -13.9%
2015 32.4% -1.6%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 32.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.7%, 1.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 32.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.0%, 1.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 24.4% 22.9% 27.1% 3
2010s 32.8% 27.6% 38.3% 4

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 17 Sweden 35.4% compare
  2. 18 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 33.6% compare
  3. 20 Finland 32.0% compare
  4. 21 Greece 31.9% compare
  5. 22 Slovenia 31.4% compare
  6. 22 Slovenia 31.4% compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals - internet activities in Ireland?
Individuals - internet activities in Ireland was 32.4% in 2015, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals - internet activities recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 38.3% in 2011.
What is the lowest individuals - internet activities recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 22.9% in 2008.
How does Ireland rank for individuals - internet activities?
Ireland ranks 19th out of 42 countries with data for 2015.
Is individuals - internet activities rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Individuals - internet activities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Individuals - internet activities
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 318 data points, 2007–2015
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