Personal computers in Jamaica

Jamaica: Personal computers was 6.53 per 100 people in 2005. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2005)
6.53 per 100 people
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
100th
of 182 countries
All-time high
6.53 per 100 people
in 2005
All-time low
0.3405 per 100 people
in 1994
Years of data
12
1994–2005

Personal computers in Jamaica, 1994–2005

02461994199920051994: 0.34 per 100 people1995: 0.511 per 100 people1996: 0.782 per 100 people1997: 1.9 per 100 people1998: 3.8 per 100 people1999: 4.2 per 100 people2000: 4.5 per 100 people2001: 4.9 per 100 people2002: 5.2 per 100 people2003: 5.6 per 100 people2004: 6.1 per 100 people2005: 6.5 per 100 people

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for personal computers in Jamaica is 6.53 per 100 people, measured in 2005. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and up 1,179.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal computers in Jamaica peaked at 6.53 per 100 people in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.3405 per 100 people, in 1994.

That places Jamaica 100th out of 182 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.93 per 100 people 0.3405 per 100 people 4.18 per 100 people 6
2000s 5.48 per 100 people 4.52 per 100 people 6.53 per 100 people 6

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 97 Philippines 7.17 per 100 people compare
  2. 98 Thailand 6.74 per 100 people compare
  3. 99 Jordan 6.74 per 100 people compare
  4. 101 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6.43 per 100 people compare
  5. 102 Turkey 6.4 per 100 people compare
  6. 103 Botswana 6.26 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal computers in Jamaica?
Personal computers in Jamaica was 6.53 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 Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 6.53 per 100 people in 2005.
What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3405 per 100 people in 1994.
How does Jamaica rank for personal computers?
Jamaica ranks 100th out of 182 countries with data for 2005.
Is personal computers rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,179.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica 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.