Teaching activity
Data Starter: Share of population using the Internet 1990-2023
Elizabeth Veal
14th March 2025
Where in the world do people use the internet the most and least?
Using this OurWorldinData chart, answer the following questions:
- Between 2003 and 2023 by how many percentage points did the share of the population using the internet increase in (a) World, (b) North America (c) East Asia and Pacific?
- Compare internet use in Sub Saharan Africa in 2023 to the total World use in 2023.
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Elizabeth Veal
Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.
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