Personal computers in Japan

Japan: Personal computers was 40.62 per 100 people in 2003. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2003)
40.62 per 100 people
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
27th
of 182 countries
All-time high
40.62 per 100 people
in 2003
All-time low
1.72 per 100 people
in 1985
Years of data
19
1985–2003

Personal computers in Japan, 1985–2003

0102030401985199420031985: 1.7 per 100 people1986: 2.3 per 100 people1987: 3.1 per 100 people1988: 4.1 per 100 people1989: 5.2 per 100 people1990: 5.9 per 100 people1991: 6.5 per 100 people1992: 6.9 per 100 people1993: 7.7 per 100 people1994: 9.1 per 100 people1995: 11.9 per 100 people1996: 16.1 per 100 people1997: 20.1 per 100 people1998: 23.6 per 100 people1999: 28.5 per 100 people2000: 31.4 per 100 people2001: 35.7 per 100 people2002: 38.1 per 100 people2003: 40.6 per 100 people

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

Analysis

In 2003, personal computers in Japan stood at 40.62 per 100 people. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and up 426.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal computers in Japan peaked at 40.62 per 100 people in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.72 per 100 people, in 1985.

That places Japan 27th out of 182 countries with data for 2003, 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
1980s 3.29 per 100 people 1.72 per 100 people 5.24 per 100 people 5
1990s 13.64 per 100 people 5.94 per 100 people 28.51 per 100 people 10
2000s 36.44 per 100 people 31.37 per 100 people 40.62 per 100 people 4

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 24 Finland 49.92 per 100 people compare
  2. 25 Cyprus 43.18 per 100 people compare
  3. 26 Slovenia 42.64 per 100 people compare
  4. 28 Macao 38.88 per 100 people compare
  5. 29 Spain 38.83 per 100 people compare
  6. 30 Belgium 37.49 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal computers in Japan?
Personal computers in Japan was 40.62 per 100 people in 2003, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
What is the highest personal computers recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 40.62 per 100 people in 2003.
What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.72 per 100 people in 1985.
How does Japan rank for personal computers?
Japan ranks 27th out of 182 countries with data for 2003.
Is personal computers rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 426.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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.