Análisis
In 2010, 13% of the population in the EU-27 used the Internet for returning filled in forms to public authorities. There are important differences between the 27 European countries. While Northern European countries like Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden double the European average, with values of 50%, 35% and 32% respectively, others like the Czech Republic and Romania record percentages of around 4%. The percentage for Spain (12%) is very close to the average.
Ficha técnica
Number of individuals, expressed as a percentage of the total population, who have used the Internet for returning filled in forms to public authorities in the last three months.
Last update: February 2011
Data provided to Eurostat by the competent authorities of the Member States (Eurostat: Statistical Office of the European Communities responsible for providing the European Union with statistical information at European level and promoting the harmonisation of statistical methods across the Member States).
The sample is composed of individuals between the ages of 16 and 74 years.