Iceland vs Norway: Persons who cannot afford a computer

Iceland
0.7%
in 2020
Norway
1.4%
in 2025
Iceland rank
38th
Norway rank
36th

Persons who cannot afford a computer over time

  • Iceland
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 1.4% against 0.7% in Iceland, a difference of 0.7%.

That makes Norway's figure about 2.0 times Iceland's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Norway ahead.

Iceland ranks 38th and Norway ranks 36th of 38 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 1.2% 2.3% 1.1% Norway
2010s 0.5% 0.6% 0.0% Norway
2020s 0.7% 0.8% 0.1% Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons who cannot afford a computer, Iceland or Norway?
Norway, at 1.4% against 0.7% in Iceland as of 2025.
What is the difference in persons who cannot afford a computer between Iceland and Norway?
0.7%, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Norway?
17 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
How do Iceland and Norway rank globally for persons who cannot afford a computer?
Iceland ranks 38th and Norway ranks 36th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons who cannot afford a computer. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a computer
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 820 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed