Individuals who have never used a computer in France

France: Individuals who have never used a computer was 9.9% in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
9.9%
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
26th
of 41 countries
All-time high
25.2%
in 2007
All-time low
9.8%
in 2015
Years of data
10
2007–2017

Individuals who have never used a computer in France, 2007–2017

01020302007201220172007: 25.2 Percentage of individuals2008: 19.9 Percentage of individuals2009: 19.5 Percentage of individuals2010: 15.6 Percentage of individuals2011: 14.6 Percentage of individuals2012: 12.6 Percentage of individuals2013: 12.2 Percentage of individuals2014: 10.9 Percentage of individuals2015: 9.8 Percentage of individuals2017: 9.9 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

In 2017, individuals who have never used a computer in France stood at 9.9%.

That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 60.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals who have never used a computer in France peaked at 25.2% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 9.8%, in 2015.

France ranks 26th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 10 years of available data.

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

Annual values for Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in France, 2007 to 2017.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2007 25.2% —
2008 19.9% -20.9%
2009 19.5% -1.9%
2010 15.6% -20.2%
2011 14.6% -6.2%
2012 12.6% -13.7%
2013 12.2% -3.2%
2014 10.9% -10.8%
2015 9.8% -9.6%
2017 9.9% +0.5%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 9.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.5%, 68% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • France's 9.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.5%, 68% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.5% 19.5% 25.2% 3
2010s 12.2% 9.8% 15.6% 7

Countries ranked near France

  1. 23 Slovakia 13.1% compare
  2. 23 Slovakia 13.1% compare
  3. 25 Czechia 11.1% compare
  4. 27 Belgium 9.7% compare
  5. 28 Austria 9.0% compare
  6. 29 Estonia 8.9% compare
  7. 29 Estonia 8.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals who have never used a computer in France?
Individuals who have never used a computer in France was 9.9% in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 25.2% in 2007.
What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 9.8% in 2015.
How does France rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
France ranks 26th out of 41 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals who have never used a computer rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France 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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