Reasons why older adults not use technology worldwide 2023, by type and age

Published by S. Galan, Jun 23, 2025

Costs and a lack of knowledge are the two greatest barriers for the elderly to use technology. While the cost aspect declines with age, it increases for the lack of technological knowledge. Over ** percent of people between 55 and 64 years state that costs are a barrier, whereas nearly **** of those over 80 years state that a lack of knowledge is a barrier.

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Barriers to use technology among older adults worldwide in 2023, by type and age group

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May 2023

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

December 2022 to February 2023

Number of respondents

21,022 respondents

Age group

55 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

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