Personal computers in Spain
Spain: Personal computers was 38.83 per 100 people in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Personal computers in Spain, 1988–2007
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 Spain is 38.83 per 100 people, measured in 2007. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.5% on the previous year and up 309.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal computers in Spain peaked at 38.83 per 100 people in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.79 per 100 people, in 1988.
Spain ranks 29th 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1.79 per 100 people | — |
| 1989 | 2.3 per 100 people | +28.3% |
| 1990 | 2.81 per 100 people | +22.0% |
| 1991 | 3.31 per 100 people | +17.9% |
| 1992 | 3.81 per 100 people | +15.1% |
| 1993 | 4.3 per 100 people | +13.0% |
| 1994 | 4.79 per 100 people | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 6.03 per 100 people | +25.9% |
| 1996 | 7.77 per 100 people | +28.8% |
| 1997 | 9.49 per 100 people | +22.2% |
| 1998 | 10.7 per 100 people | +12.7% |
| 1999 | 11.87 per 100 people | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 17.15 per 100 people | +44.5% |
| 2001 | 21.78 per 100 people | +27.0% |
| 2002 | 19.02 per 100 people | -12.7% |
| 2003 | 21.94 per 100 people | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 25.3 per 100 people | +15.3% |
| 2005 | 27.26 per 100 people | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 35.77 per 100 people | +31.2% |
| 2007 | 38.83 per 100 people | +8.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 38.83 per 100 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 27.3 per 100 people, 1.4× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Spain's 38.83 per 100 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.46 per 100 people, 1.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.05 per 100 people | 1.79 per 100 people | 2.3 per 100 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 6.49 per 100 people | 2.81 per 100 people | 11.87 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.88 per 100 people | 17.15 per 100 people | 38.83 per 100 people | 8 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More infrastructure data for Spain
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 62.41 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 130.26 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 18.23 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 38.05 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.3732 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -0.9095 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 18.23 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.28 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal computers in Spain?
- Personal computers in Spain was 38.83 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 38.83 per 100 people in 2007.
- What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.79 per 100 people in 1988.
- How does Spain rank for personal computers?
- Spain ranks 29th out of 182 countries with data for 2007.
- Is personal computers rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 309.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.