Staying online has become one of the most necessary things for citizens, especially for work matters or daily technological conveniences. Balkan Barometer has brought some data from a survey conducted among citizens regarding the time spent online by hours. These online activities include staying on social networks, browsing the web or even online shopping.
According to the survey, 27% of citizens spend up to an hour a day on the internet, using it mainly for basic communication, information or simple online services. Meanwhile, 37% declare that they use the internet at least 2-3 hours a day, the highest percentage among the categories, which shows that the internet has become an indispensable tool in everyday life.
Another important group is represented by 16% of respondents who spend 4–5 hours per day online, which is mostly related to the use of social networks, following online media, as well as shopping or digital services. However, more intensive use of the Internet remains limited, with only 7% declaring use of 6 hours or more per day.
On the other hand, 12% of citizens in Albania declare that they do not use the internet at all, an indicator that underlines the persistence of the digital divide in the country. Compared to other Western Balkan countries, Albania is positioned close to the regional average, but stands out for its relatively lower percentage of intensive internet users. This suggests that, despite the increase in access and expansion of online services, the advanced use of digital technology has not yet become the norm for a part of the population. /Scan/
