One in three internet users in the EU has participated in online learning in the last three months
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According to data for 2024, one in three internet users in the European Union (33%) has participated in online learning in the last three months. This is an increase of 3 percentage points compared to 30 per cent in 2023.
Ireland ranked first in terms of the percentage of users participating in online learning with an impressive 61%. It was followed by the Netherlands (59%) and Finland (53%). Meanwhile, the lowest figures were recorded in Romania (10%), Cyprus (11%) and Bulgaria (17%).
A closer look at online learning methods reveals that 18% of internet users in 2024 have taken an online course. This format was most popular in Ireland (36%), Finland and Spain (32% each). In addition, 29% of users have used online learning materials. The Netherlands (53%), Ireland (52%) and Finland (46%) were the leaders in this category.
