Nearly a quarter of Dutch population use AI programs such as ChatGPT
As well as young adults, those aged 25-34 years were also relatively likely (41 percent) to have used ChatGPT or another AI program to create or edit texts, videos or images. Those aged 75 and over were the least likely to have done so (1 percent). Men are slightly more likely to use artificial intelligence than women: 27 percent versus 20 percent.
| Kenmerk | 2024 (%) |
|---|---|
| Total (over 12 yrs) | 23.4 |
| 12-17 yrs | 34.0 |
| 18-24 yrs | 48.7 |
| 25-34 yrs | 41.5 |
| 35-44 yrs | 27.6 |
| 45-54 yrs | 21.0 |
| 55-64 yrs | 12.1 |
| 65-74 yrs | 5.2 |
| 75 yrs and older | 1.3 |
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People with higher education degree are more likely to use ChatGPT
Of those who have graduated from higher education (HBO or university), 34 percent have used ChatGPT or a similar program, compared with 19 percent of those who have completed at most secondary education such as HAVO, VWO or MBO, and 16 percent among those with at most primary education or VMBO. The group that is the most likely to use ChatGPT are 18 to 24-year-olds who have graduated from higher education, at 60 percent.Ownership of ‘smart’ household devices has increased
In 2024, 89 percent of the population of the Netherlands say they have one or more ‘smart’ devices or systems at home; in 2020, the share was 81 percent. A total of 63 percent have a smart water meter, gas meter or electricity meter at home that can be read remotely. Over four in ten use a virtual assistant (such as Siri, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Bixby) that can be controlled using an app or a smart speaker.
| IOT | 2024 (% people using this device or system (over 12 yrs)) | 2022 (% people using this device or system (over 12 yrs)) | 2020 (% people using this device or system (over 12 yrs)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart television | 63 | 60 | 53 |
| Smart water, gas or electricity meter | 61 | 55 | 59 |
| Virtual assistant via an app, audio system or smart speaker | 43 | 39 | 34 |
| Smart thermostat | 31 | 25 | 27 |
| Lighting, smart power point or other smart domestic systems | 31 | 23 | 14 |
| Smoke alarm, security camera or other smart security systems | 29 | 22 | 11 |
| Smart household devices and appliances | 22 | 15 | 6 |
Popularity of smart gadgets is growing
In 2024, 57 percent of people in the Netherlands had one or more smart accessories, such as a smart watch, fitness tracker, wireless headphones or other wearables. In 2022, that share was 51 percent. More people (22 percent) also have a car with a built-in internet connection than in 2022 (17 percent). The number of people using smart health devices, such as a blood pressure monitor, toothbrush or bathroom scales is also increasing.
| IOT | 2024 (% people using this accessory (over 12 yrs)) | 2022 (% people using this accessory (over 12 yrs)) | 2020 (% people using this accessory (over 12 yrs)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart accessories | 57 | 51 | 17 |
| Car with built-in internet connection | 22 | 17 | 10 |
| Smart health devices | 14 | 12 | 5 |
| Toy with internet connection | 3 | 3 | 3 |