Individuals who have never used a computer in Finland

Finland: Individuals who have never used a computer was 4.3% in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
4.3%
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
34th
of 41 countries
All-time high
12.5%
in 2007
All-time low
4.0%
in 2015
Years of data
11
2006–2017

Individuals who have never used a computer in Finland, 2006–2017

46810122006201120172006: 12 Percentage of individuals2007: 12.5 Percentage of individuals2008: 9.2 Percentage of individuals2009: 10.7 Percentage of individuals2010: 7.6 Percentage of individuals2011: 7.2 Percentage of individuals2012: 5.2 Percentage of individuals2013: 4.8 Percentage of individuals2014: 4.4 Percentage of individuals2015: 4 Percentage of individuals2017: 4.3 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals who have never used a computer in Finland is 4.3%, measured in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and down 65.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals who have never used a computer in Finland peaked at 12.5% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 2015.

Finland ranks 34th of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Individuals who have never used a computer in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Finland, 2006 to 2017.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2006 12.0% —
2007 12.5% +4.4%
2008 9.2% -26.4%
2009 10.7% +15.5%
2010 7.6% -28.8%
2011 7.2% -5.0%
2012 5.2% -27.4%
2013 4.8% -8.2%
2014 4.4% -7.5%
2015 4.0% -9.2%
2017 4.3% +6.5%

Finland compared with similar countries

  • Finland's 4.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.5%, 30% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Finland's 4.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.5%, 30% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.1% 9.2% 12.5% 4
2010s 5.4% 4.0% 7.6% 7

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 31 Germany 6.4% compare
  2. 32 United Kingdom 4.5% compare
  3. 32 United Kingdom 4.5% compare
  4. 35 Netherlands 3.0% compare
  5. 35 Netherlands 3.0% compare
  6. 37 Denmark 2.8% compare

See the full ranking of 280 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals who have never used a computer in Finland?
Individuals who have never used a computer in Finland was 4.3% in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 12.5% in 2007.
What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 4.0% in 2015.
How does Finland rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
Finland ranks 34th out of 41 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals who have never used a computer rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is down 65.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017)
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
280 places, 2,654 data points, 2006–2017
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