Personal computers in Italy

Italy: Personal computers was 36.87 per 100 people in 2005. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2005)
36.87 per 100 people
Change on year
up 17.7%
World rank
31st
of 182 countries
All-time high
36.87 per 100 people
in 2005
All-time low
0.9389 per 100 people
in 1986
Years of data
20
1986–2005

Personal computers in Italy, 1986–2005

0102030401986199520051986: 0.939 per 100 people1987: 1.5 per 100 people1988: 2.1 per 100 people1989: 2.8 per 100 people1990: 3.7 per 100 people1991: 4.6 per 100 people1992: 5.4 per 100 people1993: 6.1 per 100 people1994: 7.2 per 100 people1995: 8.4 per 100 people1996: 9.3 per 100 people1997: 11.4 per 100 people1998: 13.4 per 100 people1999: 15.9 per 100 people2000: 18.2 per 100 people2001: 19.9 per 100 people2002: 22.8 per 100 people2003: 26.9 per 100 people2004: 31.3 per 100 people2005: 36.9 per 100 people

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in per 100 people.

Analysis

In 2005, personal computers in Italy stood at 36.87 per 100 people. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is up 17.7% on the previous year and up 339.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal computers in Italy peaked at 36.87 per 100 people in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.9389 per 100 people, in 1986.

Italy ranks 31st of 182 countries on this measure, 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 1.82 per 100 people 0.9389 per 100 people 2.81 per 100 people 4
1990s 8.53 per 100 people 3.68 per 100 people 15.89 per 100 people 10
2000s 25.98 per 100 people 18.17 per 100 people 36.87 per 100 people 6

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 28 Macao 38.88 per 100 people compare
  2. 29 Spain 38.83 per 100 people compare
  3. 30 Belgium 37.49 per 100 people compare
  4. 32 North Macedonia 36.3 per 100 people compare
  5. 33 Latvia 33.62 per 100 people compare
  6. 34 Czechia 27.3 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal computers in Italy?
Personal computers in Italy was 36.87 per 100 people in 2005, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
What is the highest personal computers recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 36.87 per 100 people in 2005.
What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 0.9389 per 100 people in 1986.
How does Italy rank for personal computers?
Italy ranks 31st out of 182 countries with data for 2005.
Is personal computers rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 339.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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.