Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in France

France: Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public was 80.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
80.7%
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
11th
of 45 countries
All-time high
80.7%
in 2021
All-time low
47.3%
in 2009
Years of data
13
2008–2021

Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in France, 2008–2021

0204060802008201420212008: 48.1 Percentage of individuals2009: 47.3 Percentage of individuals2010: 57.3 Percentage of individuals2011: 56.8 Percentage of individuals2012: 61.4 Percentage of individuals2013: 60.2 Percentage of individuals2014: 63.8 Percentage of individuals2015: 62.8 Percentage of individuals2016: 65.9 Percentage of individuals2017: 67.9 Percentage of individuals2018: 71 Percentage of individuals2019: 74.7 Percentage of individuals2021: 80.7 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

In 2021, individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in France stood at 80.7%. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.

That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and up 41.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in France peaked at 80.7% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 47.3%, in 2009.

That places France 11th out of 45 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.

Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in France, year by year

Annual values for Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public authorities in France, 2008 to 2021.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2008 48.1% —
2009 47.3% -1.6%
2010 57.3% +21.0%
2011 56.8% -0.8%
2012 61.4% +8.1%
2013 60.2% -2.0%
2014 63.8% +5.9%
2015 62.8% -1.5%
2016 65.9% +4.9%
2017 67.9% +3.1%
2018 71.0% +4.5%
2019 74.7% +5.2%
2021 80.7% +7.9%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 80.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 68.5%, 1.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
  • France's 80.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 68.9%, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 47.7% 47.3% 48.1% 2
2010s 64.2% 56.8% 74.7% 10
2020s 80.7% 80.7% 80.7% 1

Countries ranked near France

  1. 9 Estonia 81.9% compare
  2. 9 Estonia 81.9% compare
  3. 12 Luxembourg 78.2% compare
  4. 13 Latvia 77.4% compare
  5. 13 Latvia 77.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in France?
Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in France was 80.7% in 2021, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who used the internet for interaction with public recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 80.7% in 2021.
What is the lowest individuals who used the internet for interaction with public recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 47.3% in 2009.
How does France rank for individuals who used the internet for interaction with public?
France ranks 11th out of 45 countries with data for 2021.
Is individuals who used the internet for interaction with public rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public authorities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public authorities
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
314 places, 3,341 data points, 2008–2021
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