Persons who cannot afford a computer in Italy

Italy: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 6.3% in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
6.3%
Change on year
up 103.2%
World rank
8th
of 38 countries
All-time high
8.7%
in 2004
All-time low
2.0%
in 2014
Years of data
22
2004–2025

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

24682004201420252004: 8.7 Percentage2005: 8.4 Percentage2006: 7.6 Percentage2007: 6.8 Percentage2008: 6.9 Percentage2009: 5.2 Percentage2010: 4.6 Percentage2011: 3.4 Percentage2012: 2.2 Percentage2013: 2.1 Percentage2014: 2 Percentage2015: 2.6 Percentage2016: 4.6 Percentage2017: 3.4 Percentage2018: 4 Percentage2019: 2.7 Percentage2020: 3 Percentage2021: 3.1 Percentage2022: 2.7 Percentage2023: 3.2 Percentage2024: 3.1 Percentage2025: 6.3 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2025, persons who cannot afford a computer in Italy stood at 6.3%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 103.2% on the previous year and up 142.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in Italy peaked at 8.7% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 2014.

That places Italy 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.3% 5.2% 8.7% 6
2010s 3.2% 2.0% 4.6% 10
2020s 3.6% 2.7% 6.3% 6

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 5 Türkiye 9.3% compare
  2. 6 Romania 8.7% compare
  3. 7 Bulgaria 7.9% compare
  4. 9 Spain 6.2% compare
  5. 10 Hungary 6.1% compare
  6. 11 Portugal 4.8% compare

See the full ranking of 44 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford a computer in Italy?
Persons who cannot afford a computer in Italy was 6.3% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 8.7% in 2004.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 2014.
How does Italy rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
Italy ranks 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2025.
Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 142.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Italy 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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