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
38th
of 38 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 38th out of 38 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.

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. 35 United Kingdom 1.5% compare
  2. 36 Estonia 1.4% compare
  3. 36 Norway 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 38th out of 38 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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About this data

Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a computer
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 820 data points, 2003–2025
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