The bar chart illustrates the percentage of households with internet access in three European nations over the period from 2007 to 2019.
Overall, the data reveals a steady increase in internet access across all three countries, with differing rates of growth and final access percentages by 2019.
In Germany, the proportion of households with internet access began at 12% in 2007 and demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory, reaching 20% by 2019. Notably, the increment in this percentage was relatively significant, with a continuous rise recorded every two years. For instance, in 2009, the percentage rose to 14%, further escalating to 16% in 2011 and reaching 18% by 2015. The most considerable leap occurred between 2017 and 2019 when the percentage grew from 19% to 20%.
Conversely, the European Union showed a lower starting point with only 7% of households having internet access in 2007. Similar to Germany, the EU also experienced a steady increase, albeit at a comparatively slower pace. By 2019, the percentage of internet-connected households in the EU had reached 13%, reflecting a modest rise throughout the examined period. The growth was consistent, with increments from 8% in 2009, 9% in 2011, and gradually up to 11% in 2015, culminating in a final increase to 13% by 2019.
