Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications in Germany
Germany: Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications was 37.5% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications in Germany, 2011–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2023, proportion of youth and adults with information and communications in Germany stood at 37.5%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults with information and communications in Germany peaked at 48.0% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 33.1%, in 2016.
That places Germany 18th out of 38 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 43.9% | — |
| 2012 | 36.7% | -16.4% |
| 2014 | 48.0% | +30.8% |
| 2015 | 38.1% | -20.6% |
| 2016 | 33.1% | -13.1% |
| 2017 | 35.0% | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 35.4% | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 34.0% | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 37.5% | +10.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38.6% | 33.1% | 48.0% | 7 |
| 2020s | 35.8% | 34.0% | 37.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More science & technology data for Germany
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Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of youth and adults with information and communications in Germany?
- Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications in Germany was 37.5% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of youth and adults with information and communications recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 48.0% in 2014.
- What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults with information and communications recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.1% in 2016.
- How does Germany rank for proportion of youth and adults with information and communications?
- Germany ranks 18th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
- Is proportion of youth and adults with information and communications rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by sex and type of skill (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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