Individuals who have never used a computer in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Individuals who have never used a computer was 4.5% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Individuals who have never used a computer in United Kingdom, 2006–2017
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.
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 32nd out of 41 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 in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Percentage of individuals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 17.5% | — |
| 2007 | 14.2% | -18.9% |
| 2008 | 13.1% | -7.9% |
| 2009 | 11.1% | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 9.1% | -18.1% |
| 2011 | 8.6% | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 7.8% | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 6.5% | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 4.7% | -27.6% |
| 2015 | 6.0% | +28.7% |
| 2017 | 4.5% | -25.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.0% | 11.1% | 17.5% | 4 |
| 2010s | 6.7% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 7 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 29 Estonia 8.9% compare
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- 32 United Kingdom 4.5% compare
- 34 Finland 4.3% compare
- 35 Netherlands 3.0% 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 32nd out of 41 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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