Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in Germany
Germany: Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public was 50.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in Germany, 2008–2021
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.
Analysis
The most recent figure for individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in Germany is 50.3%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 23.6% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in Germany peaked at 65.9% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 44.5%, in 2008.
Germany ranks 34th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in Germany, year by year
| Year | Percentage of individuals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 44.5% | — |
| 2009 | 48.1% | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 49.9% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 50.0% | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 51.1% | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 49.1% | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 52.7% | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 53.3% | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 54.6% | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 53.5% | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 56.8% | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 59.1% | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 65.9% | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 50.3% | -23.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 50.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 68.5%, 73% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Germany's 50.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 68.9%, 73% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46.3% | 44.5% | 48.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 53.0% | 49.1% | 59.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.1% | 50.3% | 65.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More science & technology data for Germany
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 129.15 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.31 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 109.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 301.63 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 3.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 3.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 108,782 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0013 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in Germany?
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public in Germany was 50.3% in 2021, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest individuals who used the internet for interaction with public recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 65.9% in 2020.
- What is the lowest individuals who used the internet for interaction with public recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.5% in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for individuals who used the internet for interaction with public?
- Germany ranks 34th out of 45 countries with data for 2021.
- Is individuals who used the internet for interaction with public rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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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