Computer facts & stats

Question 1

As of June 2008, the number of personal computers in use worldwide hit what milestone?

Accepted Answer

1 billion. It took decades of PC sales to reach this milestone, and a second billion was expected within about six years.

Question 2

In the fourth quarter of 2024, worldwide PC shipments reached about how many units?

Accepted Answer

68.9 million. The PC market had stabilized and returned to modest growth by this point.

Question 3

In the first quarter of 2025, global PC shipments grew year-over-year to about how many units?

Accepted Answer

62.7 million. Shipments got a boost as manufacturers rushed units to the U.S. ahead of new tariffs.

Question 4

During the 2020 pandemic, as people shifted to remote work and school, PC sales grew by about how much?

Accepted Answer

26.1%. Many households suddenly needed extra computers for work-from-home and remote learning.

Question 5

In the first quarter of 2013, global PC sales fell by about how much year-over-year — the largest decline on record at the time?

Accepted Answer

14%. Consumers were shifting spending toward tablets and smartphones instead of PCs.

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