Personal computers in France

France: Personal computers was 65.03 per 100 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
65.03 per 100 people
Change on year
up 13.6%
World rank
13th
of 182 countries
All-time high
65.03 per 100 people
in 2006
All-time low
5.52 per 100 people
in 1988
Years of data
19
1988–2006

Personal computers in France, 1988–2006

02040601988199720061988: 5.5 per 100 people1989: 6.7 per 100 people1990: 7.1 per 100 people1991: 7.4 per 100 people1992: 10.8 per 100 people1993: 11.7 per 100 people1994: 13.5 per 100 people1995: 14.7 per 100 people1996: 16.2 per 100 people1997: 19.4 per 100 people1998: 23.2 per 100 people1999: 26.7 per 100 people2000: 30.4 per 100 people2001: 32.8 per 100 people2002: 34.6 per 100 people2003: 41.5 per 100 people2004: 49.4 per 100 people2005: 57.3 per 100 people2006: 65 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 France stood at 65.03 per 100 people. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.6% on the previous year and up 301.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal computers in France peaked at 65.03 per 100 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5.52 per 100 people, in 1988.

That places France 13th 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 6.13 per 100 people 5.52 per 100 people 6.74 per 100 people 2
1990s 15.07 per 100 people 7.06 per 100 people 26.71 per 100 people 10
2000s 44.43 per 100 people 30.37 per 100 people 65.03 per 100 people 7

Countries ranked near France

  1. 11 Saudi Arabia 66.44 per 100 people compare
  2. 12 Germany 66.28 per 100 people compare
  3. 14 Norway 62.72 per 100 people compare
  4. 15 Australia 61.15 per 100 people compare
  5. 16 Austria 60.53 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal computers in France?
Personal computers in France was 65.03 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 France?
The highest recorded value was 65.03 per 100 people in 2006.
What is the lowest personal computers recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 5.52 per 100 people in 1988.
How does France rank for personal computers?
France ranks 13th out of 182 countries with data for 2006.
Is personal computers rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 301.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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.