The provided bar chart illustrates the percentage of adults in various age groups. who used the internet daily in the UK from 2003 to 2006. Overall, daily Internet usage increased steadily across all age groups during the period. Notably, the youngest group consistently recorded the highest proportions, while the oldest group had the lowest.
In 2003, 80% of adults aged 16-24 used the internet daily, the highest figure in the chart. This percentage remained stable in 2004 before rising to 90% in 2005. Although it experienced a slight decline of 5% in 2006, this group still maintained the highest usage. In contrast, the daily internet usage among 25-44-year-olds rose from just under 70% in 2003 to 80% by the end of the period, demonstrating steady growth.
Adults aged 45-54 showed fluctuations in their internet habits. Starting at just above 50% in 2003, usage increased sharply by 15% in 2004. This figure then fell by 10% in 2005 and ultimately reached 70% at the end of the period. Meanwhile, the 55-64 age category showed consistent growth, beginning at approximately 30% in 2003 and doubling to 55% in 2006, matching the initial share of the 45-54 group.
The oldest age group—65 or above—recorded the lowest percentages throughout the period. Starting at a mere 2% in 2003, daily internet usage surged to 18% by 2004, peaked at 20% in 2005, and slightly declined to 18% in 2006.
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In 2003, 80% of adults aged 16-24 used the internet daily, the highest figure in the chart. This percentage remained stable in 2004 before rising to 90% in 2005. Although it experienced a slight decline of 5% in 2006, this group still maintained the highest usage. In contrast, the daily internet usage among 25-44-year-olds rose from just under 70% in 2003 to 80% by the end of the period, demonstrating steady growth.
Adults aged 45-54 showed fluctuations in their internet habits. Starting at just above 50% in 2003, usage increased sharply by 15% in 2004. This figure then fell by 10% in 2005 and ultimately reached 70% at the end of the period. Meanwhile, the 55-64 age category showed consistent growth, beginning at approximately 30% in 2003 and doubling to 55% in 2006, matching the initial share of the 45-54 group.
The oldest age group—65 or above—recorded the lowest percentages throughout the period. Starting at a mere 2% in 2003, daily internet usage surged to 18% by 2004, peaked at 20% in 2005, and slightly declined to 18% in 2006.
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