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Annual Country-Level Internet Adoption Metrics
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This data explores the dramatic expansion of global digital connectivity since its conceptualisation in the 1990s. The figures quantify the individuals in each country who are classified as internet users, expressed as a percentage of the total population. An internet user is defined here as any person who has accessed the internet (from any location or device, including mobile phones, computers, or digital TV) within the previous three months. This product is key for understanding the timeline and penetration rate of digitization globally.
Columns
The data contains 34 columns. The initial two columns provide geographic context, and the remaining 32 columns capture annual statistics on connectivity:
- Country Name: The official name of the country or territory. There are 266 unique countries identified in the file.
- Country Code: The corresponding unique code for the country.
- 1990 through 2021: These columns, spanning from 1990 to 2021, contain the measurement of worldwide internet users as a percentage of the population for that specific year.
Distribution
The product is available as a data file, typically in CSV format, with an approximate size of 70.44 kB. The structure is tabular, covering 34 metrics across 266 distinct entities. Data validity varies slightly across the time series; for example, the early 1990s generally show around 96% valid data points, whereas later years like 2020 show approximately 74% valid data, with 26% of records missing. All data points are currently missing for the year 2021. The product is updated annually.
Usage
The data is highly valuable for macro-level analysis, specifically supporting research into long-term technological adoption patterns and digital market saturation. Potential applications include cross-country comparisons of connectivity rates, econometric modelling of digitization's impact on national development, and measuring global progress related to digital inclusion and access targets.
Coverage
Geographic: Worldwide coverage, encompassing 266 unique countries and territories.
Time Range: The scope is historical and contemporary, providing annual measurements beginning in 1990 and continuing through 2021.
Demographic Scope: Focuses on the percentage of individuals who are internet users relative to the overall population.
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
- Academics and Researchers: For conducting time-series analysis on technology diffusion.
- International Development Organisations: For tracking progress in global digital divide reduction.
- Technology and Telecom Consultancies: For benchmarking country-level market maturity.
- Journalists and Policy Analysts: For informing public debates and policy papers on access to information.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Internet User Percentage 1990-2021
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Original Data Source: Annual Country-Level Internet Adoption Metrics
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