ICT usage in households and by individuals

Official statistics of Sweden

The statistics show private persons' access to and use of information technology, such as computer and internet at home, based on age. This survey is common for the EU Member States, which means comparisons between Sweden and other EU Member States can be made on the Eurostat website.

Key figures for Sweden

Bought goods or services via the internet

85 %

16 years or older

Reference period: 2025

Sold goods or services via the internet

27 %

16 years or older

Reference period: 2025

Used generative AI-tools

37 %

16 years or older

Reference period: 2025

Checked untrue or doubtful information/content on the internet

41 %

16 years or older

Reference period: 2025

Have at least basic overall digital skills

64 %

16 years or older

Reference period: 2025

Restricted or refused access to geographical location

59 %

16 years or older

Reference period: 2025

Statistical news

Generative AI tools are becoming part of everyday life in Sweden

2025-10-17

37 percent of Sweden’s population aged 16 or older — equivalent to 3.2 million people — have used generative AI tools under the last three months. Compared to the previous year, this is an increase of 12 percentage points.

All statistical news for this statistic

Tables and graphs

Tables in the Statistical Database

Publications

Title Language Type Date
ICT usage in households and by individuals 2025 - Digital skills Swedish Report 2025-10-17
ICT usage in households and by individuals 2024. E-government Swedish Report 2025-05-07
ICT usage in households and by individuals 2024- E-commerce Swedish Report 2024-11-25
ICT usage in households and by individuals 2022 Swedish Report 2022-11-18
ICT usage in households and by individuals 2021. E-commerce Swedish Report 2021-11-18
ICT usage in households and by individuals 2020 Swedish Report 2020-11-18
Use of computers and the internet by private persons 2016 Swedish with elements of English Rapport 2016-11-24

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