Persons who cannot afford a computer in Ireland
Ireland: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 2.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.8%
Change on year
up 40.0%
World rank
23rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
14.5%
in 2003
All-time low
2.0%
in 2024
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Persons who cannot afford a computer in Ireland, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 2.8% for persons who cannot afford a computer in 2025.
That represents a change of up 40.0% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in Ireland peaked at 14.5% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 2024.
That places Ireland 23rd out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14.5% | — |
| 2004 | 12.7% | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 12.4% | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 10.3% | -16.9% |
| 2007 | 7.0% | -32.0% |
| 2008 | 6.5% | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 5.7% | -12.3% |
| 2010 | 5.8% | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 5.4% | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 4.8% | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 3.9% | -18.8% |
| 2014 | 5.3% | +35.9% |
| 2015 | 4.6% | -13.2% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -17.4% |
| 2017 | 3.1% | -18.4% |
| 2018 | 3.0% | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | +10.0% |
| 2020 | 3.5% | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 2.1% | -34.4% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | +28.6% |
| 2024 | 2.0% | -25.9% |
| 2025 | 2.8% | +40.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.7%, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.9% | 5.7% | 14.5% | 7 |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 3.0% | 5.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.7% | 2.0% | 3.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons who cannot afford a computer in Ireland?
- Persons who cannot afford a computer in Ireland was 2.8% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 14.5% in 2003.
- What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
- Ireland ranks 23rd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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