The chart illustrates the proportion of households with internet access across three income groups—low, middle, and high—between 2010 and 2020.
Overall, internet access increased steadily for all income groups over the 10-year period. However, households in the high-income category consistently had the highest access rates, while low-income households had the lowest. Despite this gap, the difference between the groups narrowed slightly over time.
In 2010, around 90% of high-income households had internet access, compared to approximately 60% of middle-income and just 30% of low-income households. Over the next decade, access rose across the board. By 2020, nearly all high-income households had access, reaching around 98%. Middle-income households also saw a significant rise, reaching about 85%. Meanwhile, low-income households experienced the largest relative increase, rising to around 65%.
In summary, while disparities in internet access remained, all income groups experienced notable growth, with low-income households showing the greatest improvement.
