Persons who cannot afford a computer in Finland

Finland: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 1.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.9%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
33rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
8.9%
in 2004
All-time low
1.2%
in 2021
Years of data
22
2004–2025

Persons who cannot afford a computer in Finland, 2004–2025

24682004201420252004: 8.9 Percentage2005: 7.2 Percentage2006: 5.5 Percentage2007: 4.9 Percentage2008: 4.6 Percentage2009: 3.5 Percentage2010: 2.9 Percentage2011: 2.4 Percentage2012: 1.9 Percentage2013: 1.7 Percentage2014: 1.7 Percentage2015: 1.5 Percentage2016: 1.5 Percentage2017: 1.5 Percentage2018: 1.5 Percentage2019: 1.6 Percentage2020: 1.6 Percentage2021: 1.2 Percentage2022: 1.8 Percentage2023: 1.6 Percentage2024: 1.9 Percentage2025: 1.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Finland recorded 1.9% for persons who cannot afford a computer in 2025.

The figure is up 26.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in Finland peaked at 8.9% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2021.

Finland ranks 33rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Persons who cannot afford a computer in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Persons who cannot afford a computer in Finland, 2004 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2004 8.9% —
2005 7.2% -19.1%
2006 5.5% -23.6%
2007 4.9% -10.9%
2008 4.6% -6.1%
2009 3.5% -23.9%
2010 2.9% -17.1%
2011 2.4% -17.2%
2012 1.9% -20.8%
2013 1.7% -10.5%
2014 1.7% +0.0%
2015 1.5% -11.8%
2016 1.5% +0.0%
2017 1.5% +0.0%
2018 1.5% +0.0%
2019 1.6% +6.7%
2020 1.6% +0.0%
2021 1.2% -25.0%
2022 1.8% +50.0%
2023 1.6% -11.1%
2024 1.9% +18.7%
2025 1.9% +0.0%

Finland compared with similar countries

  • Finland's 1.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.7%, 70% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Finland's 1.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 76% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.8% 3.5% 8.9% 6
2010s 1.8% 1.5% 2.9% 10
2020s 1.7% 1.2% 1.9% 6

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 30 Czechia 2.2% compare
  2. 31 Cyprus 2.1% compare
  3. 32 Luxembourg 2.0% compare
  4. 33 Croatia 1.9% compare
  5. 33 Slovenia 1.9% compare
  6. 33 Croatia 1.9% compare
  7. 33 Slovenia 1.9% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford a computer in Finland?
Persons who cannot afford a computer in Finland was 1.9% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 8.9% in 2004.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2021.
How does Finland rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
Finland ranks 33rd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is up 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons who cannot afford a computer. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a computer
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 999 data points, 2003–2025
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