Persons who cannot afford a telephone in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Persons who cannot afford a telephone was 0.0% in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
0.0%
Change on year
down 100.0%
World rank
21st
of 37 countries
All-time high
0.4%
in 2016
All-time low
0.0%
in 2011
Years of data
13
2005–2018

Persons who cannot afford a telephone in United Kingdom, 2005–2018

00.10.20.30.42005201120182005: 0.2 Percentage2006: 0.2 Percentage2007: 0.2 Percentage2008: 0.1 Percentage2009: 0.1 Percentage2010: 0.2 Percentage2011: 0 Percentage2012: 0.3 Percentage2013: 0.3 Percentage2014: 0.3 Percentage2015: 0.2 Percentage2016: 0.4 Percentage2018: 0 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 0.0% for persons who cannot afford a telephone in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.

The figure is down 100.0% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a telephone in United Kingdom peaked at 0.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.

That places United Kingdom 21st out of 37 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 5
2010s 0.2% 0.0% 0.4% 8

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

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  4. 21 Germany 0.0% compare
  5. 21 Denmark 0.0% compare
  6. 21 Spain 0.0% compare
  7. 21 Finland 0.0% compare
  8. 21 France 0.0% compare
  9. 21 Iceland 0.0% compare
  10. 21 Luxembourg 0.0% compare
  11. 21 Latvia 0.0% compare
  12. 21 Netherlands 0.0% compare
  13. 21 Norway 0.0% compare
  14. 21 Portugal 0.0% compare
  15. 21 Sweden 0.0% compare
  16. 21 Türkiye 0.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford a telephone in United Kingdom?
Persons who cannot afford a telephone in United Kingdom was 0.0% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford a telephone recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2016.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a telephone recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
How does United Kingdom rank for persons who cannot afford a telephone?
United Kingdom ranks 21st out of 37 countries with data for 2018.
Is persons who cannot afford a telephone rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons who cannot afford a telephone. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a telephone
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 605 data points, 2003–2021
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