Individuals who have never used a computer in Ireland
Ireland: Individuals who have never used a computer was 17.8% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Individuals who have never used a computer in Ireland, 2006–2017
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 17th of 41 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 in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage of individuals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 32.7% | — |
| 2007 | 28.6% | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 25.5% | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 26.2% | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 23.7% | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 18.7% | -21.1% |
| 2012 | 16.5% | -11.9% |
| 2013 | 16.4% | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 15.8% | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 16.6% | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 17.8% | +7.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 17.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.5%, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 17.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.5%, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.3% | 25.5% | 32.7% | 4 |
| 2010s | 17.9% | 15.8% | 23.7% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
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 17th out of 41 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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