8. Internet access

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Internet access graph. Source: Eurostat reports

Internet usage at home has doubled in the last three years, according to new research released by Eurostat. The proportion of individuals aged 16 to 74 who used the Internet at home in the last three months has risen from 22% in 2004 to 44% last year. That figure is just below the EU average of 47%.

Those who access the Web at work (other than home) are now 22% of users, up from 13% in 2003 but a slight drop on 2006. The EU average is 25%.

Places of education account for 6% of users, a fall on 2006 and a marginal rise since the survey began here in 2003.

Individuals who access the Internet at places other than home or work have risen from 3% to 5% over the period of the survey.

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