Personal computers in European Union

European Union: Personal computers was 52.91 per 100 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
52.91 per 100 people
Change on year
up 14.6%
Rank
5th
of 25 groups
All-time high
52.91 per 100 people
in 2006
All-time low
4.01 per 100 people
in 1988
Years of data
19
1988–2006

Personal computers in European Union, 1988–2006

010203040501988199720061988: 4 per 100 people1989: 5 per 100 people1990: 5.8 per 100 people1991: 6.6 per 100 people1992: 7.9 per 100 people1993: 9 per 100 people1994: 10 per 100 people1995: 12 per 100 people1996: 13.6 per 100 people1997: 15.9 per 100 people1998: 18.4 per 100 people1999: 20.6 per 100 people2000: 23.7 per 100 people2001: 26.5 per 100 people2002: 29.3 per 100 people2003: 33.4 per 100 people2004: 39.4 per 100 people2005: 46.2 per 100 people2006: 52.9 per 100 people

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 European Union is 52.91 per 100 people, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.6% on the previous year and up 288.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal computers in European Union peaked at 52.91 per 100 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 4.01 per 100 people, in 1988.

That places European Union 5th out of 25 groups with data for 2006, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 4.5 per 100 people 4.01 per 100 people 4.99 per 100 people 2
1990s 11.98 per 100 people 5.79 per 100 people 20.65 per 100 people 10
2000s 35.91 per 100 people 23.74 per 100 people 52.91 per 100 people 7

Countries ranked near European Union

  1. 2 Canada 94.66 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
  5. 6 United States 80.77 per 100 people compare
  6. 7 United Kingdom 79.91 per 100 people compare
  7. 8 Singapore 74.48 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal computers in European Union?
Personal computers in European Union was 52.91 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 European Union?
The highest recorded value was 52.91 per 100 people in 2006.
What is the lowest personal computers recorded in European Union?
The lowest recorded value was 4.01 per 100 people in 1988.
How does European Union rank for personal computers?
European Union ranks 5th out of 25 groups with data for 2006.
Is personal computers rising or falling in European Union?
Over the last ten years it is up 288.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this European Union 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.