| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| I could save money for important things like food and rent by buying cheaper products online | 44% |
| I would be more aware of global/local news and current affairs | 42% |
| My life would be easier | 42% |
| I would feel more connected to my friends and family | 41% |
| I would be able to educate myself and find a better-paying job | 40% |
| I would not feel left out by society | 35% |
| I would be able to give my children more opportunities | 34% |
| I would not have to struggle to pay my bills | 33% |
| I would be able to get public benefits I don鈥檛 have today | 32% |
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Release date
May 2020
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Region
Worldwide
Survey time period
December 2019 to February 2020
Number of respondents
5,000 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview, online survey
Supplementary notes
Of the 5,000 surveyed respondents, approximately 1,300 were people who are currently not online via phone and face-to-face discussions and approximately 3,700 were surveyed via an online survey.
Respondents were from the following countries: France, Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, and India.
Percentage of the online population that agree with the statement, "If I could improve my command of the internet 鈥︹
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