Personal computers in Canada

Canada: Personal computers was 94.66 per 100 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
94.66 per 100 people
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
2nd
of 182 countries
All-time high
94.66 per 100 people
in 2006
All-time low
0.4096 per 100 people
in 1980
Years of data
27
1980–2006

Personal computers in Canada, 1980–2006

0204060801001980199320061980: 0.41 per 100 people1981: 0.811 per 100 people1982: 1.2 per 100 people1983: 1.6 per 100 people1984: 2.4 per 100 people1985: 3.5 per 100 people1986: 4.6 per 100 people1987: 6.1 per 100 people1988: 7.1 per 100 people1989: 8.5 per 100 people1990: 10.5 per 100 people1991: 12.5 per 100 people1992: 14.5 per 100 people1993: 17.2 per 100 people1994: 19.8 per 100 people1995: 21.9 per 100 people1996: 24.8 per 100 people1997: 27.6 per 100 people1998: 31.3 per 100 people1999: 36.6 per 100 people2000: 42.2 per 100 people2001: 46 per 100 people2002: 49.1 per 100 people2003: 52.4 per 100 people2004: 70.4 per 100 people2005: 88 per 100 people2006: 94.7 per 100 people

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in per 100 people.

Analysis

In 2006, personal computers in Canada stood at 94.66 per 100 people. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.

That represents a change of up 7.6% on the previous year and up 282.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal computers in Canada peaked at 94.66 per 100 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.4096 per 100 people, in 1980.

That places Canada 2nd out of 182 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.61 per 100 people 0.4096 per 100 people 8.46 per 100 people 10
1990s 21.68 per 100 people 10.53 per 100 people 36.63 per 100 people 10
2000s 63.23 per 100 people 42.17 per 100 people 94.66 per 100 people 7

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 1 Switzerland 96.55 per 100 people compare
  2. 3 Netherlands 90.63 per 100 people compare
  3. 4 Sweden 87.95 per 100 people compare
  4. 5 San Marino 81.4 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal computers in Canada?
Personal computers in Canada was 94.66 per 100 people in 2006, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
What is the highest personal computers recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 94.66 per 100 people in 2006.
What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4096 per 100 people in 1980.
How does Canada rank for personal computers?
Canada ranks 2nd out of 182 countries with data for 2006.
Is personal computers rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 282.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada 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

Indicator
Personal computers (per 100 people)
Unit
per 100 people
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
207 places, 2,768 data points, 1970–2009
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Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual.