Tech · Facts & sources
4 sourced facts about the internet and how people use it for surveys and research, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answerabout 67%
That's up from just 16% back in 2005, showing how quickly internet access has spread globally.
Source: International Telecommunication Union (via Wikipedia) (2023) en.wikipedia.org
Answerabout 23%
This 'digital divide' means access to the internet, and to online surveys, is far from equal worldwide.
Source: International Telecommunication Union (via Wikipedia) (2025) en.wikipedia.org
Answerabout 2.2 billion
Despite rapid growth, billions of people still lack internet access, mostly in lower-income regions.
Source: International Telecommunication Union (via Wikipedia) (2025) en.wikipedia.org
Answerabout $150 billion
Online surveys have become central to how that massive industry collects data today.
Source: Market research industry data (via Wikipedia) (2025) en.wikipedia.org