Personal computers in Malaysia

Malaysia: Personal computers was 23.05 per 100 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
23.05 per 100 people
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
45th
of 182 countries
All-time high
23.05 per 100 people
in 2006
All-time low
0.4112 per 100 people
in 1988
Years of data
19
1988–2006

Personal computers in Malaysia, 1988–2006

05101520251988199720061988: 0.411 per 100 people1989: 0.57 per 100 people1990: 0.832 per 100 people1991: 1.2 per 100 people1992: 2.2 per 100 people1993: 2.6 per 100 people1994: 3.2 per 100 people1995: 3 per 100 people1996: 3.6 per 100 people1997: 4.8 per 100 people1998: 6.1 per 100 people1999: 7.9 per 100 people2000: 9.5 per 100 people2001: 12.7 per 100 people2002: 14.9 per 100 people2003: 17 per 100 people2004: 19.5 per 100 people2005: 21.8 per 100 people2006: 23.1 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 Malaysia is 23.05 per 100 people, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 537.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal computers in Malaysia peaked at 23.05 per 100 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.4112 per 100 people, in 1988.

That places Malaysia 45th out of 182 countries with data for 2006, 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 0.4909 per 100 people 0.4112 per 100 people 0.5705 per 100 people 2
1990s 3.55 per 100 people 0.832 per 100 people 7.94 per 100 people 10
2000s 16.9 per 100 people 9.49 per 100 people 23.05 per 100 people 7

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 42 Namibia 24.92 per 100 people compare
  2. 43 Saint Kitts and Nevis 23.75 per 100 people compare
  3. 44 Costa Rica 23.33 per 100 people compare
  4. 47 Bermuda 21.54 per 100 people compare
  5. 48 Antigua and Barbuda 21.16 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal computers in Malaysia?
Personal computers in Malaysia was 23.05 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 Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 23.05 per 100 people in 2006.
What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4112 per 100 people in 1988.
How does Malaysia rank for personal computers?
Malaysia ranks 45th out of 182 countries with data for 2006.
Is personal computers rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is up 537.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia 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
Last refreshed

Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual.