Personal computers in Germany

Germany: Personal computers was 66.28 per 100 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
66.28 per 100 people
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
12th
of 182 countries
All-time high
66.28 per 100 people
in 2006
All-time low
5.49 per 100 people
in 1988
Years of data
19
1988–2006

Personal computers in Germany, 1988–2006

02040601988199720061988: 5.5 per 100 people1989: 6.6 per 100 people1990: 8.2 per 100 people1991: 9.4 per 100 people1992: 11 per 100 people1993: 12.7 per 100 people1994: 15.2 per 100 people1995: 18 per 100 people1996: 21 per 100 people1997: 24.1 per 100 people1998: 28.1 per 100 people1999: 30 per 100 people2000: 34 per 100 people2001: 38.4 per 100 people2002: 43.7 per 100 people2003: 49 per 100 people2004: 55.1 per 100 people2005: 61.3 per 100 people2006: 66.3 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 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 9 Hong Kong 70.26 per 100 people compare
  2. 11 Saudi Arabia 66.44 per 100 people compare
  3. 13 France 65.03 per 100 people compare
  4. 14 Norway 62.72 per 100 people compare
  5. 15 Australia 61.15 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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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

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.