Computer Usage Frequency in EU27 – Education Analysis

Key Insights

The data reveals significant disparities in daily computer usage across education levels in the European Union from 2013 to 2017:

• Education Gap: Individuals with higher education consistently show the highest computer usage rates, reaching 85.20% in 2017, compared to 37.80% for those with low education.
• Stable Patterns: All education groups maintained relatively stable usage patterns over the period, with high education staying consistently above 85%.
• Digital Divide: The gap between high and low education levels remains substantial at nearly 50 percentage points, highlighting ongoing digital inequality across the EU.
• Medium Education: Those with medium education show steady growth from 61.36% in 2013 to 63.54% in 2017, maintaining their position between the other groups.

Legend Description

Education Levels:

• ■ Low Education (ISCED 0-2): Primary and lower secondary education
• ■ Medium Education (ISCED 3-4): Upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education
• ■ High Education (ISCED 5-8): Tertiary education