Individuals who have never used a computer in Ireland

Ireland: Individuals who have never used a computer was 17.8% in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
17.8%
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
104th
of 242 countries
All-time high
32.7%
in 2006
All-time low
15.8%
in 2014
Years of data
11
2006–2017

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

01020302006201120172006: 32.7 Percentage of individuals2007: 28.6 Percentage of individuals2008: 25.5 Percentage of individuals2009: 26.2 Percentage of individuals2010: 23.7 Percentage of individuals2011: 18.7 Percentage of individuals2012: 16.5 Percentage of individuals2013: 16.4 Percentage of individuals2014: 15.8 Percentage of individuals2015: 16.6 Percentage of individuals2017: 17.8 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals who have never used a computer in Ireland is 17.8%, measured in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and down 37.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals who have never used a computer in Ireland peaked at 32.7% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 15.8%, in 2014.

Ireland ranks 104th of 242 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 28.3% 25.5% 32.7% 4
2010s 17.9% 15.8% 23.7% 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals who have never used a computer in Ireland?
Individuals who have never used a computer in Ireland was 17.8% in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 32.7% in 2006.
What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 15.8% in 2014.
How does Ireland rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
Ireland ranks 104th out of 242 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals who have never used a computer rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ireland 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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About this data

Indicator
Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017)
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
271 places, 2,556 data points, 2006–2017
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