Personal computers in Australia
Australia: Personal computers was 61.15 per 100 people in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Personal computers in Australia, 1988–2003
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in per 100 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal computers in Australia is 61.15 per 100 people, measured in 2003. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 193.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal computers in Australia peaked at 61.15 per 100 people in 2003 and was at its lowest, 10.33 per 100 people, in 1988.
Australia ranks 15th of 182 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal computers in Australia, year by year
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 10.33 per 100 people | — |
| 1989 | 13.16 per 100 people | +27.4% |
| 1990 | 15.07 per 100 people | +14.5% |
| 1991 | 16.13 per 100 people | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 18.49 per 100 people | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 20.82 per 100 people | +12.6% |
| 1994 | 24.09 per 100 people | +15.7% |
| 1995 | 27.67 per 100 people | +14.9% |
| 1996 | 29.14 per 100 people | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 33.18 per 100 people | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 37.12 per 100 people | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 42.58 per 100 people | +14.7% |
| 2000 | 47.39 per 100 people | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 52.1 per 100 people | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 57.21 per 100 people | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 61.15 per 100 people | +6.9% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 61.15 per 100 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 27.3 per 100 people, 2.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Australia's 61.15 per 100 people is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.78 per 100 people, 7.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.75 per 100 people | 10.33 per 100 people | 13.16 per 100 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 26.43 per 100 people | 15.07 per 100 people | 42.58 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.46 per 100 people | 47.39 per 100 people | 61.15 per 100 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More infrastructure data for Australia
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 30.07 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 112.58 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 5.95 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 22.28 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.2189 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -8.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 5.95 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.11 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal computers in Australia?
- Personal computers in Australia was 61.15 per 100 people in 2003, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest personal computers recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 61.15 per 100 people in 2003.
- What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.33 per 100 people in 1988.
- How does Australia rank for personal computers?
- Australia ranks 15th out of 182 countries with data for 2003.
- Is personal computers rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as part of Personal computers (per 100 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual.