The table illustrates the percentage of household appliances, which were used in New Zealand from 2002 to 2020.
Overall, most categories experienced increase, with the only exception being the video recorder, which showed a declining trend. While New Zealand households increasingly adopted household appliances, the growth in ownership of electronic devices was more pronounced over the two decades.
The ownership of domestic appliances in New Zealand households showed minimal changes over the period. Washing machines saw a slight increase from 97% in 2002 to 98% in 2020, while color TVs also rose marginally from 95% to 99%. Dishwashers experienced moderate growth, increasing from 45% to 55%. In contrast, video recorders were the only item to decline, dropping significantly from 75% to 60%.
The adoption of electronic devices, including digital cameras, rose sharply over the two decades. Cell phone ownership surged from just 20% in 2002 to 80% in 2020, representing the largest increase among all items. Computers also saw significant growth, with ownership rising from 50% to 78%. Digital cameras, although starting from a low base of 2%, experienced a remarkable increase, reaching 40% by 2020. This highlights a strong shift towards modern electronic devices during the period.