78% of EU internet users shopped online in 2025
Eurostat said 78% of EU internet users bought goods or services online in the previous 12 months in 2025, compared with 62% in 2015.
Event / data period: 2025
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IllustrationOnline purchases were reported by 94% of internet users in Ireland and the Netherlands, versus 57% in Bulgaria. People aged 25–34 recorded the highest rate at 90%.
The indicator is the share of internet users reporting an online purchase in the previous 12 months. It is not e-commerce’s value share of retail sales.
Data
Reported indicators
Selected numerical indicators for the scope and period defined by the source.
- EU internet users shopping online in prior 12 months
- 78 percent
- 2025 · Observed
- Same indicator
- 62 percent
- 2015 · Observed
- Rate among people aged 25–34
- 90 percent
- 2025 · Observed
Methodology
Eurostat individual survey; online shopping means buying goods or services for private use in the previous 12 months.
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