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
Individuals who have never used a computer in Scotland (NUTS 2021), 2006–2017
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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