Personal computers in Germany
Germany: Personal computers was 66.28 per 100 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Personal computers in Germany, 1988–2006
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in per 100 people.
Analysis
In 2006, personal computers in Germany stood at 66.28 per 100 people. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 215.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal computers in Germany peaked at 66.28 per 100 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5.49 per 100 people, in 1988.
That places Germany 12th 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.
Personal computers in Germany, year by year
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5.49 per 100 people | — |
| 1989 | 6.61 per 100 people | +20.4% |
| 1990 | 8.22 per 100 people | +24.4% |
| 1991 | 9.44 per 100 people | +14.8% |
| 1992 | 11.01 per 100 people | +16.6% |
| 1993 | 12.68 per 100 people | +15.2% |
| 1994 | 15.22 per 100 people | +20.0% |
| 1995 | 17.99 per 100 people | +18.3% |
| 1996 | 21.03 per 100 people | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 24.08 per 100 people | +14.5% |
| 1998 | 28.13 per 100 people | +16.8% |
| 1999 | 29.98 per 100 people | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 33.96 per 100 people | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 38.45 per 100 people | +13.2% |
| 2002 | 43.66 per 100 people | +13.6% |
| 2003 | 49.01 per 100 people | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 55.12 per 100 people | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 61.27 per 100 people | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 66.28 per 100 people | +8.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 66.28 per 100 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 27.3 per 100 people, 2.4× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Germany's 66.28 per 100 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.46 per 100 people, 2.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.05 per 100 people | 5.49 per 100 people | 6.61 per 100 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 17.78 per 100 people | 8.22 per 100 people | 29.98 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.68 per 100 people | 33.96 per 100 people | 66.28 per 100 people | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More infrastructure data for Germany
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 109.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 129.15 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 38.40 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 45.42 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.4598 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -0.7752 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 38.40 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.31 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 Germany?
- Personal computers in Germany was 66.28 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 66.28 per 100 people in 2006.
- What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.49 per 100 people in 1988.
- How does Germany rank for personal computers?
- Germany ranks 12th out of 182 countries with data for 2006.
- Is personal computers rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 215.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.