Despite growing awareness, most websites still fail basic accessibility standards. This infographic presents the key statistics on web accessibility compliance, legal trends, and common failures in 2026.
Web Accessibility in Numbers
Web Accessibility 2026
Global Statistics & Compliance — Sources: WebAIM, WHO, EAA
96.3%
of homepages have WCAG failures
1.3 bn
people with disabilities worldwide
$13T
disposable income of disabled persons
Most Common WCAG Failures
Low contrast text83.6%
Missing alt text for images58.2%
Missing form input labels45.0%
Empty links44.6%
Missing document language18.6%
Legal Landscape 2026
European Accessibility Act
Enforcement: June 28, 2025. Covers e-commerce, banking, transport, telecom. WCAG 2.1 AA + EN 301 549.
ADA Lawsuits (US)
4,600+ digital accessibility lawsuits in 2025 (+12% YoY). E-commerce = #1 target sector.
BFSG (Germany)
Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz — enforcement June 2025. Products + services sold in Germany.
Section 508 (US Gov)
All federal websites must meet WCAG 2.1 AA. ICT refresh rules tightened in 2024.
Average errors per homepage
56.8 errors
WebAIM Million 2025 analysis
Sources: WebAIM Million 2025, WHO World Report on Disability, UsableNet ADA Lawsuit Tracker
Check Your Website
Most accessibility issues can be fixed relatively easily. Start by checking your website with our free accessibility checker — it scans for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and gives actionable recommendations.