In 2020, the overall share of households in the United Kingdom (UK) that had access to the internet was 97 percent. This constituted an increase of one percent in comparison to the previous year and an increase of 17 percent over the last 10 years. The overall share of households in the United Kingdom (UK) with internet access therefore was six percent higher than the average of the European Union (EU-27), which reach with 91 percent a new peak value in 2020.
Share of households with internet access in the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU27/EU28) from 2009 to 2020
Characteristic
European Union (28 countries)
United Kingdom
2020*
91%
97%
2019
90%
96%
2018
89%
95%
2017
97%
94%
2016
85%
93%
2015
83%
91%
2014
81%
90%
2013
79%
88%
2012
76%
87%
2011
73%
83%
2010
70%
80%
2009
66%
77%
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*Starting 2020, European Data refers to the EU-27
Data given in this domain are collected annually by the National Statistical Institutes and are based on Eurostat's annual model questionnaires on ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) usage in households and by individuals. The model questionnaire changes every year. The changes of questions in the MQ are required by the evolving situation of information and communication technologies. The household survey comprises questions at household level and individual level.
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Eurostat. (May 5, 2021). Share of households with internet access in the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU27/EU28) from 2009 to 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/275043/percentage-of-households-with-internet-access-in-the-uk-and-eu/
Eurostat. "Share of households with internet access in the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU27/EU28) from 2009 to 2020." Chart. May 5, 2021. Statista. Accessed February 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/275043/percentage-of-households-with-internet-access-in-the-uk-and-eu/
Eurostat. (2021). Share of households with internet access in the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU27/EU28) from 2009 to 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/275043/percentage-of-households-with-internet-access-in-the-uk-and-eu/
Eurostat. "Share of Households with Internet Access in The United Kingdom (Uk) and The European Union (Eu27/Eu28) from 2009 to 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 May 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/275043/percentage-of-households-with-internet-access-in-the-uk-and-eu/
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