Share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity was 0.3% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.3%
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
6th
of 46 countries
All-time high
3.4%
in 2012
All-time low
0.3%
in 2018
Years of data
11
2010–2020

Share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity in North Macedonia, 2010–2020

01232010201520202010: 1.2 Percentage2011: 2.3 Percentage2012: 3.4 Percentage2013: 1 Percentage2014: 0.6 Percentage2015: 0.5 Percentage2016: 0.5 Percentage2017: 0.5 Percentage2018: 0.3 Percentage2019: 0.4 Percentage2020: 0.3 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity in North Macedonia is 0.3%, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.0% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity in North Macedonia peaked at 3.4% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2018.

That places North Macedonia 6th out of 46 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity limitation, sex and age in North Macedonia, 2010 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2010 1.2%
2011 2.3% +91.7%
2012 3.4% +47.8%
2013 1.0% -70.6%
2014 0.6% -40.0%
2015 0.5% -16.7%
2016 0.5% +0.0%
2017 0.5% +0.0%
2018 0.3% -40.0%
2019 0.4% +33.3%
2020 0.3% -25.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.1% 0.3% 3.4% 10
2020s 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 1

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

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  3. 3 Lithuania 0.6% compare
  4. 6 Italy 0.3% compare
  5. 6 Montenegro 0.3% compare
  6. 6 Romania 0.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity in North Macedonia?
Share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity in North Macedonia was 0.3% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 3.4% in 2012.
What is the lowest share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2018.
How does North Macedonia rank for share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity?
North Macedonia ranks 6th out of 46 countries with data for 2020.
Is share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity limitation, sex and age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of persons who cannot afford a telephone by level of activity limitation, sex and age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
51 places, 509 data points, 2010–2021
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