Internet use grew at different speeds across countries and areas, 2000–2024
The share of people using the Internet rose across the matched source cohort, but the pace varied widely. Here is what the comparison measures, and what it leaves out.
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The share of people using the Internet rose across the matched source cohort, but the pace varied widely. Here is what the comparison measures, and what it leaves out.
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