Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Sweden

Sweden: Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) was 2.12 in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
2.12
Change on year
down 48.8%
World rank
40th
of 42 countries
All-time high
6.74
in 2007
All-time low
2.12
in 2017
Years of data
11
2006–2017

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

2345672006201120172006: 6.62007: 6.72008: 6.32009: 5.52010: 4.82011: 3.62012: 3.52013: 2.62014: 3.92015: 4.12017: 2.1

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

Sweden recorded 2.12 for individuals who have never used a computer in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 48.8% on the previous year and down 68.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals who have never used a computer in Sweden peaked at 6.74 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.12, in 2017.

That places Sweden 40th out of 42 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Sweden, year by year

Annual values for Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Sweden, 2006 to 2017.
Year Value Change
2006 6.61 —
2007 6.74 +2.0%
2008 6.31 -6.4%
2009 5.5 -12.8%
2010 4.76 -13.5%
2011 3.65 -23.3%
2012 3.49 -4.4%
2013 2.56 -26.6%
2014 3.91 +52.7%
2015 4.14 +5.9%
2017 2.12 -48.8%

Sweden compared with similar countries

  • Sweden's 2.12 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.51, 15% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Sweden's 2.12 is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.51, 15% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.29 5.5 6.74 4
2010s 3.52 2.12 4.76 7

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 38 Denmark 2.78 compare
  2. 39 Luxembourg 2.24 compare
  3. 41 Iceland 1.09 compare
  4. 42 Norway 0.98 compare

See the full ranking of 282 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals who have never used a computer in Sweden?
Individuals who have never used a computer in Sweden was 2.12 in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 6.74 in 2007.
What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 2.12 in 2017.
How does Sweden rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
Sweden ranks 40th out of 42 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals who have never used a computer rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is down 68.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Sweden 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)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
282 places, 2,673 data points, 2006–2017
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