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Internet Expansion Historical Data
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About
This dataset provides insights into the global expansion of internet usage and the evolution of broadband connectivity across the world. It tracks the share and number of people utilising the internet, defining users as those who have been online in the last three months, from 1990 up to 2018. The data highlights the swift changes in global internet adoption, noting significant disparities in access across different countries and regions. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the historical development and ongoing impact of the internet, emphasising that the digital age is still in its nascent stages.
Columns
- Entity: Represents the countries for which data is available. There are 255 unique countries in the dataset.
- Code: Provides the country code associated with each entity. There are 208 unique country codes, with some missing values.
- Year: Indicates the recorded year for the data points, spanning from 1998 to 2019.
- Fixed broadband subscriptions (per 100 people): Shows the number of fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people in a given country for a specific year, ranging from 0 to 62.3.
Distribution
The data is typically available in CSV format, with a sample file updated separately to the platform. The primary dataset, named
broadband-penetration-by-country.csv, is approximately 141.17 kB in size and contains four columns. The dataset includes 4175 valid records for Entity, Year, and Fixed broadband subscriptions, while the Code column has 3375 valid records. Specific numbers for rows or records are not available for all columns due to missing values in some.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing the historical trajectory of internet adoption and broadband penetration on a global scale.
- Comparing internet access and digital divides between various countries and world regions.
- Investigating the factors influencing the expansion of online populations.
- Supporting research on the socio-economic impacts of internet connectivity.
- Developing visualisations to illustrate global internet trends.
- Addressing questions such as "What share of people is online?" and "How many internet users does each country have?"
Coverage
The dataset offers global geographic scope, featuring data for 255 unique countries. It covers a time range primarily from 1998 to 2019, although the historical context discussed begins in 1990. The demographic focus is on the world population and the share of people using the internet, defined as those who have used it in the last three months. Specific notes on data availability highlight disparities, such as early internet adoption in the US, slower progress in regions like East Asia and Pacific, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa in 2000, and very low access in countries such as Eritrea, Somalia, Guinea-Bissau, and North Korea.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Data analysts and scientists, including beginners, for exploratory data analysis.
- Researchers and academics studying global connectivity and digital inclusion.
- Policy makers and government agencies interested in broadband initiatives.
- Businesses seeking market insights on internet penetration.
- Students learning about data analysis and global trends.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Internet Usage and Broadband Penetration
- World Internet Connectivity Trends 1998-2019
- Broadband Adoption Across Countries
- Internet Expansion Historical Data
- Digital Divide Global Statistics
Attributes
Original Data Source: Internet Expansion Historical Data
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