The table provided delineates the proportions of electronic goods owned by households in New Zealand for the years 2002 and 2020.
Overall, the data reveals a general upward trend in ownership across most electronic goods, with notable exceptions, particularly in the case of video recorders, while the proliferation of cell phones was remarkable.
In 2002, the prevalence of washing machines and color televisions among New Zealand households was predominantly high, with ownership rates of 97% and 95%, respectively. By 2020, these figures slightly increased to 98% for washing machines and rose significantly to 99% for color televisions. Conversely, video recorders demonstrated a decline in household penetration, decreasing from 75% in 2002 to 60% in 2020. This decline contrasts sharply with the notable rise in computer ownership, which surged from 50% in 2002 to 78% in 2020.
An extraordinary increase is observed in cell phone ownership, which skyrocketed from a mere 20% in 2002 to an impressive 80% in 2020. Additionally, the adoption of dishwashers showed a moderate increase from 45% to 55%, while digital cameras experienced a remarkable surge from just 2% in 2002 to 45% in 2020. These trends reflect a significant shift in consumer preferences and technological advancements over the 18-year period.