Individuals who have never used a computer in Norway

Norway: Individuals who have never used a computer was 1.0% in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
1.0%
Change on year
down 40.2%
World rank
41st
of 41 countries
All-time high
9.0%
in 2006
All-time low
1.0%
in 2017
Years of data
11
2006–2017

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

024682006201120172006: 9 Percentage of individuals2007: 6 Percentage of individuals2008: 5.3 Percentage of individuals2009: 4.8 Percentage of individuals2010: 3.8 Percentage of individuals2011: 3.6 Percentage of individuals2012: 2.6 Percentage of individuals2013: 2.6 Percentage of individuals2014: 2.7 Percentage of individuals2015: 1.6 Percentage of individuals2017: 0.98 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

In 2017, individuals who have never used a computer in Norway stood at 1.0%. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is down 40.2% on the previous year and down 83.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals who have never used a computer in Norway peaked at 9.0% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2017.

Norway ranks 41st of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

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

Annual values for Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Norway, 2006 to 2017.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2006 9.0% —
2007 6.0% -33.4%
2008 5.3% -11.5%
2009 4.8% -9.1%
2010 3.8% -21.4%
2011 3.6% -4.2%
2012 2.6% -29.5%
2013 2.6% +0.0%
2014 2.7% +7.0%
2015 1.6% -40.1%
2017 1.0% -40.2%

Norway compared with similar countries

  • Norway's 1.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.5%, 7% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Norway's 1.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.5%, 7% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.3% 4.8% 9.0% 4
2010s 2.6% 1.0% 3.8% 7

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 38 Luxembourg 2.2% compare
  2. 39 Sweden 2.1% compare
  3. 40 Iceland 1.1% 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 Norway?
Individuals who have never used a computer in Norway was 1.0% in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 9.0% in 2006.
What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2017.
How does Norway rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
Norway ranks 41st out of 41 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals who have never used a computer rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway 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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