Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Iceland

Iceland: Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) was 43.7% in 2014. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2014)
43.7%
Change on year
down 25.6%
World rank
48th
of 56 countries
All-time high
58.7%
in 2013
All-time low
6.2%
in 2003
Years of data
12
2003–2014

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Iceland, 2003–2014

02040602003200820142003: 6.2 %2004: 7.8 %2005: 14 %2006: 17.8 %2007: 23.3 %2008: 27.3 %2009: 27.9 %2010: 34 %2011: 43.4 %2012: 49.2 %2013: 58.7 %2014: 43.7 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Iceland recorded 43.7% for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in 2014.

The figure is down 25.6% on the previous year and up 460.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Iceland peaked at 58.7% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 6.2%, in 2003.

That places Iceland 48th out of 56 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 25-74 years old, male (%) in Iceland, 2003 to 2014.
Year % Change
2003 6.2%
2004 7.8% +25.8%
2005 14.0% +79.5%
2006 17.8% +27.1%
2007 23.3% +30.9%
2008 27.3% +17.2%
2009 27.9% +2.2%
2010 34.0% +21.9%
2011 43.4% +27.6%
2012 49.2% +13.4%
2013 58.7% +19.3%
2014 43.7% -25.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.8% 6.2% 27.9% 7
2010s 45.8% 34.0% 58.7% 5

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 45 Poland 50.3% compare
  2. 46 Estonia 47.3% compare
  3. 47 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 45.5% compare
  4. 49 Mauritius 42.7% compare
  5. 50 Netherlands 35.7% compare
  6. 51 Ukraine 32.9%

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Iceland?
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Iceland was 43.7% in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 58.7% in 2013.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 6.2% in 2003.
How does Iceland rank for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the)?
Iceland ranks 48th out of 56 countries with data for 2014.
Is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 460.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 25-74 years old, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 25-74 years old, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
56 places, 739 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release