Individuals who have never used a computer in Scotland (NUTS 2021)

Scotland (NUTS 2021): Individuals who have never used a computer was 5.7% in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
5.7%
Change on year
up 14.8%
Rank
177th
of 239 regions
All-time high
25.9%
in 2006
All-time low
5.0%
in 2015
Years of data
11
2006–2017

Individuals who have never used a computer in Scotland (NUTS 2021), 2006–2017

5101520252006201120172006: 25.9 Percentage of individuals2007: 14.4 Percentage of individuals2008: 11.6 Percentage of individuals2009: 16.2 Percentage of individuals2010: 13.6 Percentage of individuals2011: 7.3 Percentage of individuals2012: 12.9 Percentage of individuals2013: 7.1 Percentage of individuals2014: 6 Percentage of individuals2015: 5 Percentage of individuals2017: 5.7 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals who have never used a computer in Scotland (NUTS 2021) is 5.7%, measured in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.8% on the previous year and down 60.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals who have never used a computer in Scotland (NUTS 2021) peaked at 25.9% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5.0%, in 2015.

That places Scotland (NUTS 2021) 177th out of 239 regions with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Individuals who have never used a computer in Scotland (NUTS 2021), year by year

Annual values for Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Scotland (NUTS 2021), 2006 to 2017.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2006 25.9%
2007 14.4% -44.3%
2008 11.6% -19.3%
2009 16.2% +39.0%
2010 13.6% -15.7%
2011 7.3% -46.2%
2012 12.9% +75.9%
2013 7.1% -44.7%
2014 6.0% -16.0%
2015 5.0% -16.5%
2017 5.7% +14.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.0% 11.6% 25.9% 4
2010s 8.2% 5.0% 13.6% 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals who have never used a computer in Scotland (NUTS 2021)?
Individuals who have never used a computer in Scotland (NUTS 2021) was 5.7% in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Scotland (NUTS 2021)?
The highest recorded value was 25.9% in 2006.
What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Scotland (NUTS 2021)?
The lowest recorded value was 5.0% in 2015.
How does Scotland (NUTS 2021) rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
Scotland (NUTS 2021) ranks 177th out of 239 regions with data for 2017.
Is individuals who have never used a computer rising or falling in Scotland (NUTS 2021)?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Scotland (NUTS 2021) 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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