Persons who cannot afford a computer in Iceland

Iceland: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 0.7% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.7%
Change on year
up 40.0%
World rank
47th
of 47 countries
All-time high
2.1%
in 2004
All-time low
0.3%
in 2017
Years of data
17
2004–2020

Persons who cannot afford a computer in Iceland, 2004–2020

0.511.522004201220202004: 2.1 Percentage2005: 2.1 Percentage2006: 1 Percentage2007: 1 Percentage2008: 0.7 Percentage2009: 0.4 Percentage2010: 0.9 Percentage2011: 0.9 Percentage2012: 0.5 Percentage2013: 0.5 Percentage2014: 0.6 Percentage2015: 0.5 Percentage2016: 0.4 Percentage2017: 0.3 Percentage2018: 0.3 Percentage2019: 0.5 Percentage2020: 0.7 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Iceland recorded 0.7% for persons who cannot afford a computer in 2020.

The figure is up 40.0% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in Iceland peaked at 2.1% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2017.

That places Iceland 47th out of 47 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

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

Annual values for Persons who cannot afford a computer in Iceland, 2004 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2004 2.1% —
2005 2.1% +0.0%
2006 1.0% -52.4%
2007 1.0% +0.0%
2008 0.7% -30.0%
2009 0.4% -42.9%
2010 0.9% +125.0%
2011 0.9% +0.0%
2012 0.5% -44.4%
2013 0.5% +0.0%
2014 0.6% +20.0%
2015 0.5% -16.7%
2016 0.4% -20.0%
2017 0.3% -25.0%
2018 0.3% +0.0%
2019 0.5% +66.7%
2020 0.7% +40.0%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 0.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.7%, 26% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 0.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 28% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.2% 0.4% 2.1% 6
2010s 0.5% 0.3% 0.9% 10
2020s 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 1

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 44 Estonia 1.4% compare
  2. 44 Norway 1.4% compare
  3. 44 Estonia 1.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford a computer in Iceland?
Persons who cannot afford a computer in Iceland was 0.7% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 2.1% in 2004.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2017.
How does Iceland rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
Iceland ranks 47th out of 47 countries with data for 2020.
Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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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