As of April 2026, 73.8 percent of the global population were estimated to be using the internet. This figure has increased significantly in recent years, as compared to 42.8 percent in April 2016.
Where do people use the internet the most?
Northern Europe has the most comprehensive internet coverage in the world, while Western Europe ranked second. The global average stood at nearly 74 percent.Â
The internet is one of the main sources of information for the average user. Accordingly, finding information was the most common reason to go online, followed by staying in touch with friends and family and watching videos, TV shows, and movies.
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