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Tiina Pärson, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that internet use is a common practice among younger and middle-aged people (16–54-year-olds), with almost 100% of them using the internet. Internet use has increased significantly among the elderly. For example, compared with last year, internet use has risen by five percentage points in the 55–64 age group and by six percentage points among 65–74-year-olds. Compared with 2020, the increase has been even greater, at 11 percentage points among people aged 55–64 and 20 percentage points among people aged 65–74. “One key factor is the

According to Statistics Estonia's survey on information technology, the use of artificial intelligence-based technologies has risen significantly in 2024 compared with the previous year, and cyber security has become increasingly important. 5% of enterprises used at least one AI technology in 2023, whereas in 2024, this figure has risen to 14%. Of large enterprises, 10% said they had experienced a disclosure of confidential data.

Sigrid Saagpakk, analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that a smart TV is the most common Internet of Things device in Estonia, used by 57% of internet users. “The second most popular group of devices includes smart watches, wireless headsets and GPS devices, which are used by over a half (53%) of the respondents. Internet-connected home audio systems and smart speakers are also fairly common (28%),” added Saagpakk. Smart fridges and robot vacuums Internet-connected home appliances and voice-activated virtual assistants, such as Alexa or Siri, are gaining popularity – their use has grown by 35%

“Until now, the state has been collecting various data from entrepreneurs, but with this application the state is, for the first time, returning such a large amount of valuable information back to the entrepreneurs,” explained Sirli Heinsoo, Head of the Digital Economy Department at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. She added that the application returns an analysis compiled from the company’s own submitted data, helping entrepreneurs assess their strengths and weaknesses and compare their company with others. “The more accurate the data submitted to the state, the more

Statistics Estonia’s survey on information technology in households shows that inhabitants of Estonia are active users of the internet, but businesses need to protect themselves from security threats.