Persons who cannot afford a computer in France
France: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 3.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.5%
Change on year
up 16.7%
World rank
15th
of 47 countries
All-time high
10.5%
in 2004
All-time low
2.1%
in 2017
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Persons who cannot afford a computer in France, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2025, persons who cannot afford a computer in France stood at 3.5%.
The figure is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 59.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in France peaked at 10.5% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2017.
France ranks 15th 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 France, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10.5% | — |
| 2005 | 9.3% | -11.4% |
| 2006 | 7.8% | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 7.0% | -10.3% |
| 2008 | 5.9% | -15.7% |
| 2009 | 4.9% | -16.9% |
| 2010 | 4.0% | -18.4% |
| 2011 | 3.1% | -22.5% |
| 2012 | 2.6% | -16.1% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 2.2% | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 2.6% | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 2.1% | -19.2% |
| 2018 | 2.7% | +28.6% |
| 2019 | 2.6% | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 2.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 2.9% | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 3.3% | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 2.9% | -12.1% |
| 2024 | 3.0% | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 3.5% | +16.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 3.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.7%, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- France's 3.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 1.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.6% | 4.9% | 10.5% | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 12 Germany 4.0% compare
- 12 Lithuania 4.0% compare
- 12 Lithuania 4.0% compare
- 15 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 3.5% compare
- 17 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 3.2% compare
- 17 Slovakia 3.2% compare
- 17 Slovakia 3.2% compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons who cannot afford a computer in France?
- Persons who cannot afford a computer in France was 3.5% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 10.5% in 2004.
- What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2017.
- How does France rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
- France ranks 15th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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