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Global Online Population To Reach 1.8 Billion

The number of global Internet users will increase 44 percent between 2007 and 2012, reaching 1.8 billion users, according to JupiterResearch.In 2012 one quarter of the world's population will access the Internet on a regular basis. The growth in online populations of emerging markets will increase at double-digit rates over the next five years, leading to the expansion of the global online population.The report says that online penetration levels will only reach levels the U.S. had in 2000 and at a minimum will lag behind developed nations by five years.

Online Head Count Puts China In The Lead

Saint Patrick's Day tends to involve as much Irish-themed stuff as 24 hours can contain.  Our direction has been at least temporarily pointed towards another part of the world, however, since China has become the world's largest Internet market.

Online Population To Reach 1.5 Billion

The global online population will grow from 1.1 billion users in 2006 to 1.5 billion in 2011, according to a new report from JupiterResearch, "Worldwide Online Population Forecast, 2006 to 2011: Emerging Economies Catalyze Future Growth."