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with a focus on domain names particularly in Europe. AUTUMN 2012

CENTR is a not-for-profi t organisation dedicated to supporting the interest of country code TLD managers. The objectives of CENTR are to promote and participate in the development of high standards and best

practices among ccTLD Registries.

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This chart shows the 20 largest ccTLDs*. There are 254 active ccTLD extensions and the 20 largest together manage over 67 million domain names - around 75% of all ccTLD registrations globally and around 30% of all domain registrations (gTLD and ccTLD) globally.

Germany (.de) and the United Kingdom (.uk) continue to lead the list and both have crossed significant landmarks in recent months (.de passed 15 million registrations in April 2012 and .uk 10 million registrations in March 2012).

In terms of growth, .uk experienced a slightly higher net growth over the past 12 months at 7.5% while .de grew around 4.5%. The European average is 9.2%

11 of the top 20 ccTLDs are European.

Top 20 ccTLDs

Domain count sources: CENTR database,Hosterstats.com, LACTLD, APTLD, AFTLD, VeriSign Industry Report (March 2012) for some aggregate figures *Domain counts are listed as at the end of April 2012 Note: .tk TLD (Tokelau) not included in top 20, however it is reported to have around 8.5 million registrations – making it the 3rd largest ccTLD

Global TLD breakdown

.COM, Aprox 75% of

all gTLDs

.NET

.ORG .INFO

.BIZ .MOBI Other

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Top 20 largest ccTLDs (75%)

All other ccTLDs (25%)

The total number of domain name registrations (ccTLD and gTLD) is roughly 230 million of which 40% are ccTLD registrations (around 90.6 million registrations) and 60% gTLD names. Of the gTLDs the .com TLD has around 75% of the share (around 103 million registrations). Over the past 12 months gTLD registrations have grown slightly slower than ccTLDs – around 7.7% compared to 10.8% for ccTLDs.

gTLD Registrations

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The chart to the right shows the top 5 highest growth rates from ccTLDs in the top 20 list over the past 12 months. The median growth rate of the top 20 list is 11.2% (12 months).

The high growth of .au (Australia) over the past year has pushed it up two positions in the top 20 list to 9th

Domain count sources: CENTR database,Hosterstats.com, LACTLD, APTLD, AFTLD, VeriSign Industry Report

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This chart shows the 20 largest ccTLDs*. There are 254 active ccTLD extensions and the 20 largest together manage over 67 million domain names - around 75% of all ccTLD registrations globally and around 30% of

15 020 000all domain registrations (gTLD and ccTLD) globally.

15 020 00015 020 000Germany (.de) and the United Kingdom (.uk) continue to lead the list and 15 020 00015 020 000both have crossed 15 020 00015 020 000significant landmarks in recent months (.de pa15 020 00015 020 000ssed 15 15 020 00015 020 000million 15 020 00015 020 000registrations in April 2012 15 020 00015 020 000and .uk 10 million15 020 00015 020 000registrations in 15 020 000March 201215 020 000March 201215 020 000)15 020 000)15 020 000.

In terms of growth, .uk experienced a slightly higher net growth over the past 12 months at 7.5% while .de grew around 4.5%. The European average is 9.2%

11 of the top 20 ccTLDs are European.

Domain count sDomain count sources: CENTR database,Hosterstats.com, LACTLD, APTLD, AFTLD, VeriSign Industry Report (March 2012) for some aggregate figures*Domain counts are listed as at the end of April 2012Domain counts are listed as at the end of April 2012Note: .tkNote: .tk TLD (Tokelau) not included in top 20, however it is reported to have TLD (Tokelau) not included in top 20, however it is reported to have around 8.5 million registrationsaround 8.5 million registrations – making it the 3making it the 3rd largest ccTLDlargest ccTLD

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The chart to the right shows the top 5 highest growth rates from ccTLDs in the top 20 list over the past 12 months. The median growth rate of the top 20 list is 11.2% (12 months).

The high growth of .au (Australia) over the past year has pushed it up two positions in the top 20 list to 9th

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Top 20 ccTLDs

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11,211,2The map represents European countries according to the number of domain namesregistered under the national ccTLD per 100 residents in thecountry. The countries with highest penetration are; Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Netherlands, Switzerland and Denmark.

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700 000Over the 700 000700 000past 700 000700 00012 months700 000700 000, the 700 000700 000following 700 000700 000ccTLDs (700 000700 000right700 000700 000) 700 000achieved the highest growth 700 000achieved the highest growth 700 000 in terms 700 000of percentage700 000700 000in Europe 700 000700 000–700 000Montenegro (.me), Cyprus (.cy), Hungary (.hu), Czech Republic 700 000Montenegro (.me), Cyprus (.cy), Hungary (.hu), Czech Republic 700 000700 000(.cz) and Spain (.es)700 000700 000. In terms of absolute values in growth,700 000.uk 700 000.uk 700 000 tops the list with the addition of 700 000addition of 700 000more than 700 000more than 700 000700,000 domains (net) to their zone. 700 000700,000 domains (net) to their zone. 700 000

Source: CENTR Domain Statistics. Populations based on CIA World Fact book (July 2012 estimates).Note: .eu population based is on EU 27 Countries (500 million) giving a lower than average number

(estimated at 0.72 per 100 residents).

Domains per 100 residents;

Mapping constructed using Stat planet software

European Outlook

Growth period: April 2011–April 2012

D o m a i n N a m e 11,2D o m a i n N a m e 11,2 P e n e t r a t i o n

The chart (left) shows the monthly growth rates of European ccTLDs alongside the total number of registrations over the last 12 months.

European ccTLDs grew around 9.2% overall in this period. In the same period, global gTLD registrations grew 7.7%.

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Highest Growth ccTLDs in Europe

Highest Growth ccTLD .me

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Average Private/Commercial registration ratio Private (40%) Commercial (60%)

Average Market share of top 3 largest Registrars per Registry 45%

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European Outlook

77,0%-86,3%-73,3%World Internet Usage

The chart (right) shows the average renewal rates of a sample group of 22 European ccTLDs divided into groups based on zone size (number of domain names in Registry) over a 3 year period.

ccTLD Registries with between 1-2 million domain names have the highest renewal rates averaging 84% over the period.

The average renewal rate of the sample group of European ccTLDs (all zone size categories)

77,0%-86,3%-73,3%categories)

77,0%-86,3%-73,3%in 2011 was 77.8%

compared to 73% 77,0%-86,3%-73,3%compared to 73% 77,0%-86,3%-73,3% for .com/.net*

Domain Renewal Rates

77,0%-86,3%-73,3%

77.3%85.6%

73.1%73.1%77.5%84.1%

71.1%71.1%77.0%

86.3%73.3%73.3%

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77,0%-86,3%-73,3%2 million registrations

77,0%-86,3%-73,3%Over 2 million registrations

77,0%-86,3%-73,3%Over 2 million registrations

77,0%-86,3%-73,3%

2009 2010 2011

Sources:CENTR Member statistical Survey 11/12

.com/.net renewal rate sourced from VeriSign Industry Brief (March 2012)

67.5%67.5%

35.6%35.6%

78.6%78.6%

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Population ( 2011 Est.) Internet Users Penetration (% Population)

Oceania / Australia

1% Middle East3%

North America12%

Latin America / Carib.11%

Europe22%

Africa6%

Asia45%

The pie chart (The pie chart (left) shows proportions of internet usage globally. The Asian region represents 45% of all internet globally. The Asian region represents 45% of all internet users in the world (increased from 44% in 2010). users in the world (increased from 44% in 2010).

Over the past 10 years, the regions of Africa, the Middle Over the past 10 years, the regions of Africa, the Middle East and Latin America have had the highest growth East and Latin America have had the highest growth in internet usage. Africa rose from around 4.5 million users internet usage. Africa rose from around 4.5 million users in 2000 to in 2000 to 139.8 million in 2011.

The chart (right) shows internet ) shows internet usage and populations categorised usage and populations categorised by their region. Asia has the largest region. Asia has the largest population as well as the largest population as well as the largest number of internet users however is number of internet users however is much lower in terms of the number lower in terms of the number of internet users per capita (26.2% -increased from 24% in Dec 2010). increased from 24% in Dec 2010). North America has the most internet North America has the most internet users per capita (78%) followed by users per capita (78%) followed by Oceania (67.5% - increase from 60% increase from 60% in Dec 2010)

The African region has the lowest The African region has the lowest internet penetration with just 13.5 internet penetration with just 13.5 % (increase of 2% from 2011) of its % (increase of 2% from 2011) of its population using the internet.

Sources:www.internetworldstats.com

Domain Renewal Rates

World Internet Usage

www.centr.org

SOURCES All data in this report is sourced from the following: CENTR, LACTLD, APTLD, AFTLD, www.hosterstats.com, www.internetworldstats.com and references from the VeriSign Industry Report (March 2012). CENTR would like to thank the support of other Regional Organisations LACTLD, APTLD and AFTLD for their continued support in the development of statistical reporting for the global ccTLD community ‘European ccTLDs definition: Andorra, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, European Union (.eu), Spain Finland, Faroe Islands, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Iceland, Italy, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Montenegro, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal. These countries are estimated to represent at least 95% of all European ccTLDs in terms of domain count.

Source: Internet World Stats - www.internetworldstats.com Statistics from this source are quoted as being as at

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