Barriers of elderly to use technology by type 2023

Costs and a lack of knowledge are the two greatest barriers for elderly to use technology. While the cost aspect declines with age, it increases for the lack of technological knowledge aspect. Over 60 percent of people between 55 and 64 years state that costs is a barrier, whereas nearly half of those over 80 years state that a lack of knowledge is a barrier.

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

Characteristic	55-64 years	65-79 years	80 years and older
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Release date

May 2023

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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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