Personal computers in Japan
Japan: Personal computers was 40.62 per 100 people in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Personal computers in Japan, 1985–2003
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.
Personal computers in Japan, year by year
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.72 per 100 people | — |
| 1986 | 2.29 per 100 people | +32.7% |
| 1987 | 3.09 per 100 people | +35.1% |
| 1988 | 4.13 per 100 people | +33.7% |
| 1989 | 5.24 per 100 people | +27.0% |
| 1990 | 5.94 per 100 people | +13.4% |
| 1991 | 6.48 per 100 people | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 6.86 per 100 people | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 7.72 per 100 people | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 9.12 per 100 people | +18.2% |
| 1995 | 11.95 per 100 people | +31.0% |
| 1996 | 16.11 per 100 people | +34.8% |
| 1997 | 20.1 per 100 people | +24.8% |
| 1998 | 23.6 per 100 people | +17.4% |
| 1999 | 28.51 per 100 people | +20.8% |
| 2000 | 31.37 per 100 people | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 35.7 per 100 people | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 38.08 per 100 people | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 40.62 per 100 people | +6.7% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 40.62 per 100 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 27.3 per 100 people, 1.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Japan's 40.62 per 100 people is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.78 per 100 people, 5.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More infrastructure data for Japan
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 221.92 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 178.43 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 59.33 million (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 47.7 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.4765 units per person (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 59.33 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.78 units per person (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
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
Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual.