The graph illustrates Internet user statistics for Greece, Denmark, and Canada, alongside the global average, spanning from 1998 to 2013. Several notable trends and patterns emerge from this 15-year period.
Denmark consistently maintained the highest Internet penetration among the three countries throughout the observed timeframe. Starting from approximately 23,000 users in 1998, Denmark experienced steady growth, reaching around 95,000 users by 2013. This represents a remarkable four-fold increase over the period. Canada followed a similar upward trajectory, beginning with about 25,000 users in 1998 and climbing to roughly 87,000 by 2013, though consistently remaining slightly below Denmark’s figures.
Greece, interestingly, showed the most dramatic relative improvement despite having the lowest initial numbers. From just 4,000 users in 1998, Greece saw substantial growth to reach about 63,000 users by 2013, representing a fifteen-fold increase. This remarkable growth rate suggests a rapid digital transformation in Greek society during this period.
The world average, while showing consistent growth, remained significantly lower than all three countries throughout the period. Starting at around 4,000 users in 1998, it grew steadily to approximately 35,000 by 2013. This considerable gap between these developed nations and the global average highlights the digital divide that existed during this period.
Overall, all four data sets show continuous upward trends, though at different rates, reflecting the growing importance and adoption of Internet technology across different societies during this crucial period of digital transformation.
