Individuals - mobile internet access in Ireland

Ireland: Individuals - mobile internet access was 43.9% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
43.9%
Change on year
up 86.1%
World rank
15th
of 42 countries
All-time high
46.8%
in 2011
All-time low
23.6%
in 2018
Years of data
9
2011–2019

Individuals - mobile internet access in Ireland, 2011–2019

010203040502011201520192011: 46.8 Percentage of individuals2012: 38.4 Percentage of individuals2013: 39.1 Percentage of individuals2014: 41.3 Percentage of individuals2015: 40.5 Percentage of individuals2016: 24.4 Percentage of individuals2017: 39.3 Percentage of individuals2018: 23.6 Percentage of individuals2019: 43.9 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

Ireland recorded 43.9% for individuals - mobile internet access in 2019.

The figure is up 86.1% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals - mobile internet access in Ireland peaked at 46.8% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 23.6%, in 2018.

Ireland ranks 15th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Individuals - mobile internet access in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Individuals - mobile internet access (2011-2019) in Ireland, 2011 to 2019.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2011 46.8% —
2012 38.4% -18.1%
2013 39.1% +1.9%
2014 41.3% +5.7%
2015 40.5% -2.0%
2016 24.4% -39.7%
2017 39.3% +61.1%
2018 23.6% -40.0%
2019 43.9% +86.1%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 43.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38.0%, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 43.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 39.5%, 1.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 12 France 48.3% compare
  2. 13 Austria 47.3% compare
  3. 14 Hungary 46.6% compare
  4. 16 Luxembourg 41.9% compare
  5. 17 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 39.8% compare
  6. 18 Slovakia 39.6% compare
  7. 18 Slovakia 39.6% compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals - mobile internet access in Ireland?
Individuals - mobile internet access in Ireland was 43.9% in 2019, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals - mobile internet access recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 46.8% in 2011.
What is the lowest individuals - mobile internet access recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 23.6% in 2018.
How does Ireland rank for individuals - mobile internet access?
Ireland ranks 15th out of 42 countries with data for 2019.
Is individuals - mobile internet access rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Individuals - mobile internet access (2011-2019). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Individuals - mobile internet access (2011-2019)
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 405 data points, 2011–2019
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