Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) was 4.5 in 2017. ▼ Falling
Individuals who have never used a computer in United Kingdom, 2006–2017
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for individuals who have never used a computer in United Kingdom is 4.5, measured in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.6% on the previous year and down 68.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, individuals who have never used a computer in United Kingdom peaked at 17.5 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 4.5, in 2017.
That places United Kingdom 33rd 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 17.5 | — |
| 2007 | 14.19 | -18.9% |
| 2008 | 13.07 | -7.9% |
| 2009 | 11.09 | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 9.08 | -18.1% |
| 2011 | 8.58 | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 7.79 | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 6.49 | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 4.7 | -27.6% |
| 2015 | 6.05 | +28.7% |
| 2017 | 4.5 | -25.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.96 | 11.09 | 17.5 | 4 |
| 2010s | 6.74 | 4.5 | 9.08 | 7 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 30 Estonia 8.91 compare
- 30 Estonia 8.91 compare
- 32 Germany 6.43 compare
- 33 United Kingdom 4.5 compare
- 35 Finland 4.29 compare
- 36 Netherlands 3 compare
- 36 Netherlands 3 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is individuals who have never used a computer in United Kingdom?
- Individuals who have never used a computer in United Kingdom was 4.5 in 2017, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 17.5 in 2006.
- What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5 in 2017.
- How does United Kingdom rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
- United Kingdom ranks 33rd out of 42 countries with data for 2017.
- Is individuals who have never used a computer rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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