These two pie charts compare the expected changes for electronics produced in South Korea in 2030 and 2040, measured in percentages.
Overall, the production of smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches is projected to follow an upward trajectory, accounting for the majority of the electronics produced in both given years, whereas the production of computers and speakers is predicted to decline dramatically. In contrast, headset production is anticipated to remain unchanged.
Regarding those with the largest proportions, tablets are estimated to represent the greatest percentage of production in both years, with 23% in 2030 before a slight rise to 28% by 2040. This is followed closely by smartphones production, which is expected to experience gradual growth, climbing from one-fifth in 2030 to a quarter by 2040. Meanwhile, computer production will follow the opposite pattern, declining substantially from 21% to only 8% by 2040.
By contrast, the production of smartwatches is forecast to rise sharply from 7% in 2030 to 20% by 2040, becoming the third-largest category, despite recording the lowest figure initially, whereas the corresponding figures for the production of speakers are 15% and 5% respectively. In comparison, headsets production will remain unchanged throughout, comprising 14% in both years.