The provided graphs below illustrate comparative data on computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2002 and 2010, and a breakdown by educational background specifically for 2002 and 2010.
In 2002 , approximately 55% of the population owned a computer. This figure climbed steadily by roughly 5% every two years, eventually reaching a peak of around 75% in 2010.
Furthermore, when segmented by education, those with higher qualifications dominated the statistics. In 2002, possessions among individuals without a high school diploma stood at a mere 15%, compared to slightly lower than 40% of high school graduates. The percentage increased with further education, reaching around 55% for college students and 70% for bachelor’s degree holders, while the highest share of 75% was captured among postgraduates. By 2010, computer ownership had risen across all groups. The least educated’s figure climbed to about 40%,the percentage of high school graduates and college students rose to approximately 65% and 85%, respectively, and reached around 90% for bachelor’s degree holders and nearly 95% for postgraduates.
Overall, computer ownership experienced a consistent upward trend throughout the period. Notably, there was a correlation between academic attainment and the likelihood of possessing a PC.