For the average person? Sure. For someone trying to access region blocked content? No. For someone trying to torrent files? No. For someone trying to do... uh..

For the average person? Sure. For someone trying to access region blocked content? No. For someone trying to torrent files? No. For someone trying to do... uh... hacker things? No. VPNs have their uses. The vast majority of people don't need VPNs, but some people do find a use for them.