European Union vs United Kingdom: Personal computers (per 100 people)
European Union
52.91 per 100 people
in 2006
United Kingdom
79.91 per 100 people
in 2006
European Union rank
5th
United Kingdom rank
7th
Personal computers (per 100 people) over time
- European Union
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 79.91 per 100 people against 52.91 per 100 people in European Union, a difference of 27 per 100 people.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.5 times European Union's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 5th and United Kingdom ranks 7th of 25 groups.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.5 per 100 people | 8.35 per 100 people | 3.85 per 100 people | United Kingdom |
| 1990s | 11.98 per 100 people | 19.61 per 100 people | 7.63 per 100 people | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 35.91 per 100 people | 53.05 per 100 people | 17.14 per 100 people | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher personal computers, European Union or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 79.91 per 100 people against 52.91 per 100 people in European Union as of 2006.
- What is the difference in personal computers between European Union and United Kingdom?
- 27 per 100 people, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and United Kingdom?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1988 to 2006.
- How do European Union and United Kingdom rank globally for personal computers?
- European Union ranks 5th and United Kingdom ranks 7th of 25 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as Personal computers (per 100 people). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual.