Statistics
Behind our approach to digital inclusion are a number of hard hitting statistics. These figures show the importance of the work we do and inspire us to make a difference.
Percentage of people online by age range
Research published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows the disparity between young and old when it comes to online access:
Of the estimated 9 million people currently not online at all, approximately 2.8 million are between the age of 65 and 74 and 3.4 million are over 75.
Trends
Despite considerable attention, there has been no significant change in the extent of daily use of the internet since 2009:
Digital exclusion and social exclusion
Digital exclusion and social exclusion are interrelated. An ONS study into the number of people that have never used the internet found:
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