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

Netherlands: Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) was 50.0% in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
50.0%
Change on year
up 16.3%
World rank
50th
of 56 countries
All-time high
55.0%
in 2011
All-time low
4.1%
in 2005
Years of data
12
2005–2016

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Netherlands, 2005–2016

02040602005201020162005: 4.1 %2006: 9.6 %2007: 47.7 %2008: 22.2 %2009: 8.5 %2010: 25.6 %2011: 55 %2012: 50.7 %2013: 42.6 %2014: 53 %2015: 43 %2016: 50 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Netherlands recorded 50.0% for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in 2016.

That represents a change of up 16.3% on the previous year and up 420.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Netherlands peaked at 55.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 2005.

That places Netherlands 50th out of 56 countries with data for 2016, 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 Netherlands, 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), 15-24 years old, female (%) in Netherlands, 2005 to 2016.
Year % Change
2005 4.1%
2006 9.6% +134.1%
2007 47.7% +396.9%
2008 22.2% -53.5%
2009 8.5% -61.7%
2010 25.6% +201.2%
2011 55.0% +114.8%
2012 50.7% -7.8%
2013 42.6% -16.0%
2014 53.0% +24.4%
2015 43.0% -18.9%
2016 50.0% +16.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 18.4% 4.1% 47.7% 5
2010s 45.7% 25.6% 55.0% 7

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 47 Greece 62.7% compare
  2. 48 Egypt 60.7%
  3. 49 Iceland 56.5% compare
  4. 51 Ukraine 44.3% compare
  5. 52 Ireland 38.0% compare
  6. 53 Kazakhstan 26.5%

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Netherlands?
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Netherlands was 50.0% in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 55.0% in 2011.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 2005.
How does Netherlands rank for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the)?
Netherlands ranks 50th out of 56 countries with data for 2016.
Is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 420.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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), 15-24 years old, female (%). 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), 15-24 years old, female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
56 places, 735 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release