Statistics Iceland has published the results of its sixth survey on the use of ICT and the Internet by Icelandic households and individuals. The survey was conducted earlier this year.

Results show, that the vast majority of Icelandic households have a computer and access to the Internet. In 2007, 89% of the households had a computer and 84% of the households had access to the Internet. The xDSL Internet connection is the most common type of Internet connections within Icelandic households whereas 89% of the Internet-connected households used an xDSL connection in 2007. That year only 7% of the Internet-connected households used a dial-up telephone connection or an ISDN connection.

Use of computers and the Internet is very widespread among individuals in Iceland. In 2007, 91% of the population aged 16–74 years used a computer and 90% had used the Internet in a period of three months prior to the survey. As in previous years the Internet is mainly used for information search and communication. In 2007, 32% of the population aged 16–74 years had ordered goods or services over the Internet during a period of three months prior to the survey. As in previous years, the most popular goods and services purchased over the Internet are related to travel and accommodation.

The issue of the Statistical Series contains an overview over the main results. More data and breakdowns can be found on Statistics Iceland’s website.

Use of ICT and the Internet by households and individuals in 2007 - Statistical Series