The table compares the proportion of households with electronic goods in New Zealand, including washing machines, videos, digital cameras, TVs, personal computers, and dishwashing machines, from 1997 to 2002.
Overall, it is evident that digital cameras and personal computers were the most preferred household items, showing significant growth. In contrast, dishwashing machines also experienced a notable increase, while TVs and washing machines saw a decline in usage. Notably, TV usage fluctuated sharply over the period.
In 1997, the percentage of households with a digital camera stood at 2%, then sharply increased to 39% in 2002. Personal computers started at 46% in 1997 and rose to a peak of 90% in 2002. In contrast, the proportion of households with a dishwashing machine was 52% in 1997 and significantly increased to 82% in 2002.
On the other hand, TV ownership started at 89% in 1997 and increased to 96% in 2002, while washing machine ownership remained constant at 97% from 1997 to 2002. Furthermore, the percentage of households with videos dropped significantly to 78% in 2002. Although digital cameras and personal computers experienced significant increases, other items showed mixed trends.