March 12, 2007

Percent of Internet Users Who Access News Online

Ever Get News Online Got News Online Yesterday
Mar 00 60 22
May- June 00 60 18
Sept -Dec 00 61 22
Feb 01 66 25
Aug-Sept 01 64 22
Oct- Nov 01 71 29
Jan 02 71 26
June- July 02 66 22
Dec 02 71 26
Feb 03 71 26
Mar- May 03 74 32
June 03 69 26
May- June 04 72 27
Feb- March 05 72 30
Dec 05 68 31

While nearly 68% of online users report they have gotten news online, only 31% report doing so on a daily basis.

Source: Pew Internet and American Life Project tracking surveys

Note: Percent accessing news online ever or yesterday

Date Posted: March 12, 2007