Personal computers in Upper middle income

Upper middle income: Personal computers was 7.32 per 100 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
7.32 per 100 people
Change on year
up 2.5%
Rank
12th
of 25 groups
All-time high
7.32 per 100 people
in 2006
All-time low
0.1077 per 100 people
in 1988
Years of data
19
1988–2006

Personal computers in Upper middle income, 1988–2006

024681988199720061988: 0.108 per 100 people1989: 0.145 per 100 people1990: 0.194 per 100 people1991: 0.264 per 100 people1992: 0.382 per 100 people1993: 0.48 per 100 people1994: 0.689 per 100 people1995: 0.905 per 100 people1996: 1.2 per 100 people1997: 1.5 per 100 people1998: 1.9 per 100 people1999: 2.3 per 100 people2000: 3 per 100 people2001: 3.5 per 100 people2002: 4.3 per 100 people2003: 5.4 per 100 people2004: 6.2 per 100 people2005: 7.1 per 100 people2006: 7.3 per 100 people

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

Analysis

In 2006, personal computers in Upper middle income stood at 7.32 per 100 people. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 519.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, personal computers in Upper middle income peaked at 7.32 per 100 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.1077 per 100 people, in 1988.

That places Upper middle income 12th out of 25 groups with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.1263 per 100 people 0.1077 per 100 people 0.1448 per 100 people 2
1990s 0.9789 per 100 people 0.1941 per 100 people 2.29 per 100 people 10
2000s 5.26 per 100 people 2.98 per 100 people 7.32 per 100 people 7

Countries ranked near Upper middle income

  1. 9 Hong Kong 70.26 per 100 people compare
  2. 10 Luxembourg 68.3 per 100 people compare
  3. 11 Saudi Arabia 66.44 per 100 people compare
  4. 12 Germany 66.28 per 100 people compare
  5. 13 France 65.03 per 100 people compare
  6. 14 Norway 62.72 per 100 people compare
  7. 15 Australia 61.15 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is personal computers in Upper middle income?
Personal computers in Upper middle income was 7.32 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 Upper middle income?
The highest recorded value was 7.32 per 100 people in 2006.
What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Upper middle income?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1077 per 100 people in 1988.
How does Upper middle income rank for personal computers?
Upper middle income ranks 12th out of 25 groups with data for 2006.
Is personal computers rising or falling in Upper middle income?
Over the last ten years it is up 519.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Upper middle income 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.