As of the first quarter of 2024, over 86 percent of men aged 65 and older used a laptop or desktop computer to go online. Women of the same age group were less likely to use a computer to go online, around 76.4 percent. Overall, the usage of computers was lower among younger age groups.
Share of individuals worldwide accessing the internet via computers as of 1st quarter 2024, by age group and gender
Internet users who use a laptop or a desktop computer to access the internet
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The source adds the following information: "Includes users who access the internet via a laptop or computer of their own, as well as users who access the internet via a laptop or desktop computer provided by their place of work. Users may also use other devices to access the internet."
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