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Personal computers in South Asia

South Asia: Personal computers was 3.13 per 100 people in 2007. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2007)
3.13 per 100 people
Change on year
up 20.6%
Rank
20th
of 25 groups
All-time high
3.13 per 100 people
in 2007
All-time low
0.0179 per 100 people
in 1988
Years of data
20
1988–2007

Personal computers in South Asia, 1988–2007

01231988199720071988: 0.018 per 100 people1989: 0.023 per 100 people1990: 0.042 per 100 people1991: 0.055 per 100 people1992: 0.064 per 100 people1993: 0.082 per 100 people1994: 0.107 per 100 people1995: 0.151 per 100 people1996: 0.179 per 100 people1997: 0.204 per 100 people1998: 0.267 per 100 people1999: 0.311 per 100 people2000: 0.409 per 100 people2001: 0.511 per 100 people2002: 0.633 per 100 people2003: 0.843 per 100 people2004: 1.2 per 100 people2005: 1.5 per 100 people2006: 2.6 per 100 people2007: 3.1 per 100 people

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

Analysis

In 2007, personal computers in South Asia stood at 3.13 per 100 people. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is up 20.6% on the previous year and up 1,435.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal computers in South Asia peaked at 3.13 per 100 people in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.0179 per 100 people, in 1988.

That places South Asia 20th out of 25 groups with data for 2007, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.0206 per 100 people 0.0179 per 100 people 0.0234 per 100 people 2
1990s 0.1462 per 100 people 0.0424 per 100 people 0.3112 per 100 people 10
2000s 1.35 per 100 people 0.4094 per 100 people 3.13 per 100 people 8

Countries ranked near South Asia

  1. 17 Ireland 58.62 per 100 people compare
  2. 18 Slovakia 58.15 per 100 people compare
  3. 19 South Korea 56.87 per 100 people compare
  4. 20 Denmark 54.85 per 100 people compare
  5. 21 Iceland 53.38 per 100 people compare
  6. 22 New Zealand 52.56 per 100 people compare
  7. 23 Bahrain 51.89 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal computers in South Asia?
Personal computers in South Asia was 3.13 per 100 people in 2007, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
What is the highest personal computers recorded in South Asia?
The highest recorded value was 3.13 per 100 people in 2007.
What is the lowest personal computers recorded in South Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0179 per 100 people in 1988.
How does South Asia rank for personal computers?
South Asia ranks 20th out of 25 groups with data for 2007.
Is personal computers rising or falling in South Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,435.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Asia 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.