Personal computers in Latvia
Latvia: Personal computers was 33.62 per 100 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Personal computers in Latvia, 1994–2006
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 Latvia is 33.62 per 100 people, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of up 33.8% on the previous year and up 1,566.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal computers in Latvia peaked at 33.62 per 100 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.3145 per 100 people, in 1994.
Latvia ranks 33rd 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.
Personal computers in Latvia, year by year
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0.3145 per 100 people | — |
| 1995 | 0.7973 per 100 people | +153.5% |
| 1996 | 2.02 per 100 people | +153.0% |
| 1997 | 4.08 per 100 people | +102.1% |
| 1998 | 6.17 per 100 people | +51.4% |
| 1999 | 8.31 per 100 people | +34.6% |
| 2000 | 14.26 per 100 people | +71.7% |
| 2001 | 15.26 per 100 people | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 17.15 per 100 people | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 18.91 per 100 people | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 21.98 per 100 people | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 25.13 per 100 people | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 33.62 per 100 people | +33.8% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 33.62 per 100 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 27.3 per 100 people, 1.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 33.62 per 100 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.46 per 100 people, 1.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.61 per 100 people | 0.3145 per 100 people | 8.31 per 100 people | 6 |
| 2000s | 20.9 per 100 people | 14.26 per 100 people | 33.62 per 100 people | 7 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More infrastructure data for Latvia
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 2.27 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 121.26 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 204,756 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 10.94 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.1097 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -6.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 204,756 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.22 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal computers in Latvia?
- Personal computers in Latvia was 33.62 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 33.62 per 100 people in 2006.
- What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3145 per 100 people in 1994.
- How does Latvia rank for personal computers?
- Latvia ranks 33rd out of 182 countries with data for 2006.
- Is personal computers rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,566.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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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Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual.