ICT usage in households and by individuals
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.
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Key figures for Sweden
Bought goods or services via the internet
84 %
16 years or older
Reference period: 2026
Used generative AI-tools
47 %
16 years or older
Reference period: 2026
Listened to podcasts
80 %
16 years or older
Reference period: 2026
Checked untrue or doubtful information/content on the internet
43 %
16 years or older
Reference period: 2026
Sold goods or services via the internet
30 %
16 years or older
Reference period: 2026
Listened to podcasts
44 %
16 years or older
Reference period: 2026
Statistical news
2026-10-05
The internet has become an integral part of everyday life for many older people. They use digital services for everything from communication and information seeking to healthcare contacts, banking services, and entertainment. At the same time, statistics show that internet use varies across age groups, with younger older adults generally using more digital services than the oldest age groups.
All statistical news for this statisticTables and graphs
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Name Type Date Share of persons who have never used the Internet Graph 2026-10-05 Share of persons who have used the Internet several times per day Graph 2026-10-05 Share of persons who have used websites of public authorites by area of use Graph 2026-10-05 Share of persons who have access to the Internet at home Graph 2026-10-05 Participation in the platform economy Graph 2019-11-22
Tables in the Statistical Database
Publications
| Title | Language | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2025 – Digital skills from a regional perspective | Swedish | 2026-10-05 |
| ICT usage in households and by individuals 2025 - Digital skills | Swedish | 2025-10-17 |
| ICT usage in households and by individuals 2024. E-government | Swedish | 2025-05-07 |
| ICT usage in households and by individuals 2024- E-commerce | Swedish | 2024-11-25 |
| ICT usage in households and by individuals 2022 | Swedish | 2022-11-18 |
| ICT usage in households and by individuals 2021. E-commerce | Swedish | 2021-11-18 |
| ICT usage in households and by individuals 2020 | Swedish | 2020-11-18 |
| Use of computers and the internet by private persons 2016 | Swedish with elements of English | 2016-11-24 |
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