Individuals who have never used a computer in Italy

Italy: Individuals who have never used a computer was 32.1% in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
32.1%
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
2nd
of 41 countries
All-time high
53.8%
in 2006
All-time low
31.6%
in 2015
Years of data
11
2006–2017

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

02040602006201120172006: 53.8 Percentage of individuals2007: 49.4 Percentage of individuals2008: 45.4 Percentage of individuals2009: 42.8 Percentage of individuals2010: 38.6 Percentage of individuals2011: 37.3 Percentage of individuals2012: 36.9 Percentage of individuals2013: 34.4 Percentage of individuals2014: 33.1 Percentage of individuals2015: 31.6 Percentage of individuals2017: 32.1 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals who have never used a computer in Italy is 32.1%, measured in 2017.

The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 35.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals who have never used a computer in Italy peaked at 53.8% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 31.6%, in 2015.

Italy ranks 2nd of 41 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

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

Annual values for Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Italy, 2006 to 2017.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2006 53.8% —
2007 49.4% -8.1%
2008 45.4% -8.1%
2009 42.8% -5.9%
2010 38.6% -9.8%
2011 37.3% -3.4%
2012 36.9% -1.0%
2013 34.4% -6.6%
2014 33.1% -3.8%
2015 31.6% -4.7%
2017 32.1% +1.6%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 32.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.5%, 2.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 32.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.5%, 2.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 47.9% 42.8% 53.8% 4
2010s 34.9% 31.6% 38.6% 7

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 1 Türkiye 43.4% compare
  2. 3 Bulgaria 31.0% compare
  3. 4 Croatia 28.9% compare
  4. 4 Croatia 28.9% compare

See the full ranking of 280 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals who have never used a computer in Italy?
Individuals who have never used a computer in Italy was 32.1% in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 53.8% in 2006.
What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 31.6% in 2015.
How does Italy rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
Italy ranks 2nd out of 41 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals who have never used a computer rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Italy 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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