Digital Divides

The World Wide Web: how worldwide is it?

Consider:

 Global Perspective
There are an estimated 429 million people online globally, but even this staggering number is small when considered in context. For example, of those 429 million, fully 41% are in North America. Also, 429 million represents only 6% of the world’s entire population. Other facts:
  • The United States has more computers than the rest of the world combined
  • When assessed by region, Internet use is dominated by North Americans:
    • 41% of the global online population is in the United States and Canada
    • 27% of the online population lives in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (25% of European homes are online)
    • 20% of the online population logs on from Asia Pacific
      (33% of all Asian homes are online)
    • Only 4% of the world’s online population resides in South America

(Source: First Quarter 2001 Global Internet Trends, Neilsen/Netratings)

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