The diagram illustrates the percentage of households in five different countries that had access to the Internet in 2010, 2015, and 2020. In the USA, the percentage reached 72% by 2010, which was not the lowest figure. The USA is a vast country with significant pollution, yet it is also a developed nation with advanced technology and infrastructure. Therefore, many people were able to connect to the Internet easily. By 2015, the percentage increased to 86%, indicating that households began using the Internet more effectively. In 2020, it reached its peak at 95%, which implies that households were utilizing the Internet more confidently and purposefully.
In the UK, the percentage was 68% in 2010. Some individuals did not use the Internet constantly. As an educational country with prestigious institutions like Oxford and Cambridge, many people in the United Kingdom focused on gaining admission to these universities. As a result, they often found themselves with little time for smartphones and Internet browsing. By 2015, the percentage rose to 82%, suggesting that more people began to prioritize their phones over academic pursuits. At this time, technology had advanced significantly, leading many individuals to aspire to own smartphones. Consequently, once they purchased these devices, they began accessing the Internet more frequently, causing the percentage to rise. By 2020, the percentage climbed to 91%, which indicates that people started spending more time on screens, often at the expense of their studies.
In Germany, the percentage was 65% in 2010, with some households still lacking Internet access. Some individuals preferred to spend their time away from the Internet, engaging in activities like traveling or spending quality moments with family. However, by 2015, the percentage increased to 78%, as more people discovered enjoyable activities available online. Most households began to access the Internet, further elevating the percentage. By 2020, the figure rose to 88%, clearly demonstrating that people were increasingly using the Internet more often.
In Japan, Internet usage was relatively low in 2010. Many Japanese individuals preferred real-life interactions over virtual experiences, leading to a percentage of only 60%. By 2015, this percentage grew to 75%, as more people began spending time in virtual environments that required Internet access. By 2020, the percentage further increased to 85%, reflecting Japan’s advancements in technology and how most Japanese people began to utilize the Internet more effectively.
Brazil recorded the lowest percentage of Internet access in 2010 at just 35%, as it was a developing country with limited resources. Many citizens did not have the opportunity to connect to the Internet. However, by 2015, the percentage rose to 55%, indicating that more Brazilians began to gain access. By the end of 2020, the percentage climbed to 78%, suggesting that more households in Brazil had Internet access than ever before. In conclusion, all countries saw an increase in Internet access by 2020, with the USA achieving the highest percentage compared to the others.