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

Ireland: Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) was 17.82 in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
17.82
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
18th
of 42 countries
All-time high
32.72
in 2006
All-time low
15.77
in 2014
Years of data
11
2006–2017

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

01020302006201120172006: 32.72007: 28.62008: 25.52009: 26.22010: 23.72011: 18.72012: 16.52013: 16.42014: 15.82015: 16.62017: 17.8

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals who have never used a computer in Ireland is 17.82, 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 32.72 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 15.77, in 2014.

Ireland ranks 18th of 42 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.

Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Ireland, 2006 to 2017.
Year Value Change
2006 32.72 —
2007 28.57 -12.7%
2008 25.5 -10.7%
2009 26.24 +2.9%
2010 23.72 -9.6%
2011 18.71 -21.1%
2012 16.49 -11.9%
2013 16.41 -0.5%
2014 15.77 -3.9%
2015 16.62 +5.4%
2017 17.82 +7.2%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 17.82 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.51, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 17.82 is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.51, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 28.26 25.5 32.72 4
2010s 17.93 15.77 23.72 7

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 16 Spain 18.12 compare
  2. 17 Malta 17.94 compare
  3. 19 Slovenia 17.34 compare
  4. 19 Slovenia 17.34 compare
  5. 21 Hungary 17.07 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 Ireland?
Individuals who have never used a computer in Ireland was 17.82 in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 32.72 in 2006.
What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 15.77 in 2014.
How does Ireland rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
Ireland ranks 18th out of 42 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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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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