According to the statistical agency, in the last quarter of 2026, 1,769,100 people connected to the Internet, whether at home, at work, or elsewhere. This figure represents an increase of 0.9 percentage points compared to the previous year.
The percentage of Internet users among those aged 65 and over has increased significantly, reaching 69.6%, which is 22,100 more users than the previous year. However, these figures are still far from those of the 55-64 age group (97.5%) and, especially, those under 54, where almost the entire population uses the Internet.
In terms of gender, 91.9% of men and 89.3% of women have used the Internet, with a gap of 2.6%. There has also been a notable increase among women aged 65 and over.
By historical territories, Araba has the highest proportion of Internet users (92.3%), followed by Gipuzkoa (90.8%) and Bizkaia (89.9%).
Internet usage is widespread among students (100%) and employed individuals (99.6%), while it is lower among inactive and unemployed people (76.2%).
The Internet is also used for shopping: 1,016,700 people have purchased goods or services in the last three months (57.5%). Electronic banking (76.9%) and e-government services (63.3%) are also frequently used.
Regarding households, 92.7% have Internet access and 63.1% have pay-TV. Families with children have the highest levels of technological equipment.
Communication and information seeking are the primary uses of the Internet. Instant messaging applications like WhatsApp are used by 97.1%. Entertainment and creative services are also widespread, especially among younger people.
There are gender differences in e-commerce: women buy more clothing and health products, while men purchase more sports equipment and electronic devices.
