Personal computers in Sweden
Sweden: Personal computers was 87.95 per 100 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Personal computers in Sweden, 1988–2006
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in per 100 people.
Analysis
In 2006, personal computers in Sweden stood at 87.95 per 100 people. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 199.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal computers in Sweden peaked at 87.95 per 100 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5.91 per 100 people, in 1988.
Sweden ranks 4th of 182 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal computers in Sweden, year by year
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5.91 per 100 people | — |
| 1989 | 8.22 per 100 people | +39.2% |
| 1990 | 10.51 per 100 people | +27.8% |
| 1991 | 12.75 per 100 people | +21.4% |
| 1992 | 13.81 per 100 people | +8.3% |
| 1993 | 14.86 per 100 people | +7.6% |
| 1994 | 18.19 per 100 people | +22.4% |
| 1995 | 24.9 per 100 people | +36.9% |
| 1996 | 29.35 per 100 people | +17.9% |
| 1997 | 33.83 per 100 people | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 39.46 per 100 people | +16.6% |
| 1999 | 45.08 per 100 people | +14.3% |
| 2000 | 50.67 per 100 people | +12.4% |
| 2001 | 56.19 per 100 people | +10.9% |
| 2002 | 62.28 per 100 people | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 68.97 per 100 people | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 76.31 per 100 people | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 83.51 per 100 people | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 87.95 per 100 people | +5.3% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 87.95 per 100 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 27.3 per 100 people, 3.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 87.95 per 100 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.46 per 100 people, 2.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.06 per 100 people | 5.91 per 100 people | 8.22 per 100 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 24.27 per 100 people | 10.51 per 100 people | 45.08 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 69.41 per 100 people | 50.67 per 100 people | 87.95 per 100 people | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 1 Switzerland 96.55 per 100 people compare
- 2 Canada 94.66 per 100 people compare
- 3 Netherlands 90.63 per 100 people compare
- 5 San Marino 81.4 per 100 people compare
- 6 United States 80.77 per 100 people compare
- 7 United Kingdom 79.91 per 100 people compare
More infrastructure data for Sweden
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 14.92 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 140.69 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 796,716 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 7.51 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0754 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -8.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 796,716 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.41 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 Sweden?
- Personal computers in Sweden was 87.95 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 87.95 per 100 people in 2006.
- What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.91 per 100 people in 1988.
- How does Sweden rank for personal computers?
- Sweden ranks 4th out of 182 countries with data for 2006.
- Is personal computers rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 199.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.