Individuals - frequency of computer use in Spain

Spain: Individuals - frequency of computer use was 46.6% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
46.6%
Change on year
down 7.5%
World rank
40th
of 42 countries
All-time high
51.5%
in 2012
All-time low
25.7%
in 2003
Years of data
14
2003–2017

Individuals - frequency of computer use in Spain, 2003–2017

02040602003201020172003: 25.7 Percentage of individuals2004: 29 Percentage of individuals2005: 31.6 Percentage of individuals2006: 33.1 Percentage of individuals2007: 36.3 Percentage of individuals2008: 39 Percentage of individuals2009: 42.6 Percentage of individuals2010: 47.1 Percentage of individuals2011: 48.8 Percentage of individuals2012: 51.5 Percentage of individuals2013: 50.9 Percentage of individuals2014: 50.6 Percentage of individuals2015: 50.4 Percentage of individuals2017: 46.6 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals - frequency of computer use in Spain is 46.6%, measured in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.5% on the previous year and up 28.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals - frequency of computer use in Spain peaked at 51.5% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 25.7%, in 2003.

Spain ranks 40th of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Individuals - frequency of computer use in Spain, year by year

Annual values for Individuals - frequency of computer use (2003-2017) in Spain, 2003 to 2017.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2003 25.7% —
2004 29.0% +12.9%
2005 31.6% +8.7%
2006 33.1% +4.8%
2007 36.3% +9.6%
2008 39.0% +7.6%
2009 42.6% +9.2%
2010 47.1% +10.5%
2011 48.8% +3.5%
2012 51.5% +5.7%
2013 50.9% -1.3%
2014 50.6% -0.6%
2015 50.4% -0.4%
2017 46.6% -7.5%

Spain compared with similar countries

  • Spain's 46.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.1%, 70% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Spain's 46.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 66.3%, 70% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 33.9% 25.7% 42.6% 7
2010s 49.4% 46.6% 51.5% 7

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 37 Croatia 51.2% compare
  2. 37 Croatia 51.2% compare
  3. 39 Portugal 51.2% compare
  4. 41 Romania 45.0% compare
  5. 42 Türkiye 31.4% compare

See the full ranking of 47 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals - frequency of computer use in Spain?
Individuals - frequency of computer use in Spain was 46.6% in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals - frequency of computer use recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 51.5% in 2012.
What is the lowest individuals - frequency of computer use recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 25.7% in 2003.
How does Spain rank for individuals - frequency of computer use?
Spain ranks 40th out of 42 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals - frequency of computer use rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Spain data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Individuals - frequency of computer use (2003-2017). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Individuals - frequency of computer use (2003-2017)
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 595 data points, 2003–2017
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