Personal computers in Iceland

Iceland: Personal computers was 53.38 per 100 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
53.38 per 100 people
Change on year
up 10.9%
World rank
21st
of 182 countries
All-time high
53.38 per 100 people
in 2006
All-time low
3.92 per 100 people
in 1990
Years of data
17
1990–2006

Personal computers in Iceland, 1990–2006

010203040501990199820061990: 3.9 per 100 people1991: 7.8 per 100 people1992: 11.5 per 100 people1993: 13.3 per 100 people1994: 17 per 100 people1995: 20.6 per 100 people1996: 25.9 per 100 people1997: 29.3 per 100 people1998: 32.7 per 100 people1999: 36 per 100 people2000: 39.2 per 100 people2001: 42.4 per 100 people2002: 45.6 per 100 people2003: 46.5 per 100 people2004: 47.4 per 100 people2005: 48.1 per 100 people2006: 53.4 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 Iceland stood at 53.38 per 100 people. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.

The figure is up 10.9% on the previous year and up 106.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal computers in Iceland peaked at 53.38 per 100 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3.92 per 100 people, in 1990.

That places Iceland 21st out of 182 countries 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
1990s 19.8 per 100 people 3.92 per 100 people 35.99 per 100 people 10
2000s 46.1 per 100 people 39.22 per 100 people 53.38 per 100 people 7

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 18 Slovakia 58.15 per 100 people compare
  2. 19 South Korea 56.87 per 100 people compare
  3. 20 Denmark 54.85 per 100 people compare
  4. 22 New Zealand 52.56 per 100 people compare
  5. 23 Bahrain 51.89 per 100 people compare
  6. 24 Finland 49.92 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal computers in Iceland?
Personal computers in Iceland was 53.38 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 Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 53.38 per 100 people in 2006.
What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 3.92 per 100 people in 1990.
How does Iceland rank for personal computers?
Iceland ranks 21st out of 182 countries with data for 2006.
Is personal computers rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 106.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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.