Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Germany

Germany: Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) was 6.43 in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
6.43
Change on year
down 14.2%
World rank
32nd
of 42 countries
All-time high
16.56
in 2006
All-time low
6.43
in 2017
Years of data
11
2006–2017

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

0510152006201120172006: 16.62007: 15.72008: 13.62009: 13.52010: 11.52011: 11.22012: 11.52013: 9.72014: 8.22015: 7.52017: 6.4

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2017, individuals who have never used a computer in Germany stood at 6.43. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is down 14.2% on the previous year and down 58.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals who have never used a computer in Germany peaked at 16.56 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 6.43, in 2017.

Germany ranks 32nd of 42 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 (2006-2017) in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Germany, 2006 to 2017.
Year Value Change
2006 16.56 —
2007 15.65 -5.5%
2008 13.62 -13.0%
2009 13.54 -0.6%
2010 11.48 -15.2%
2011 11.18 -2.6%
2012 11.46 +2.5%
2013 9.67 -15.6%
2014 8.21 -15.1%
2015 7.49 -8.8%
2017 6.43 -14.2%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 6.43 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.51, 44% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 6.43 is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.51, 44% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.84 13.54 16.56 4
2010s 9.42 6.43 11.48 7

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 29 Austria 9 compare
  2. 30 Estonia 8.91 compare
  3. 30 Estonia 8.91 compare
  4. 33 United Kingdom 4.5 compare
  5. 33 United Kingdom 4.5 compare
  6. 35 Finland 4.29 compare

See the full ranking of 282 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals who have never used a computer in Germany?
Individuals who have never used a computer in Germany was 6.43 in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 16.56 in 2006.
What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 6.43 in 2017.
How does Germany rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
Germany ranks 32nd out of 42 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals who have never used a computer rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Germany 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)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
282 places, 2,673 data points, 2006–2017
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