Computers Produced This Year
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(Data shown in the table is for 2025. Counter shows current estimate)
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Understanding Computers Produced This Year
This counter tracks the global production of personal computers, laptops, tablets, and workstations since the beginning of the year. With approximately 315 million computing devices manufactured annually, about 10 new computers roll off production lines every second.
The computing industry represents a cornerstone of the modern global economy, with the personal computing segment alone generating revenues exceeding $300 billion annually. Production is highly concentrated in East Asia, where specialized manufacturing clusters handle everything from semiconductor fabrication to final assembly.
Computer manufacturing has evolved into one of the most complex global supply chains, with a single laptop typically containing components sourced from dozens of countries. The industry exemplifies globalization, with design, component manufacturing, assembly, and software development often occurring across multiple continents.
Global Computer Manufacturing Landscape
- The computer industry has undergone significant transformation in recent years, with traditional desktop and laptop segments reaching maturity while new form factors like convertibles, detachables, and ultra-mobile devices continue to grow.
- Computing device production is increasingly concentrated among a handful of contract manufacturers, with companies like Foxconn, Quanta, Compal, and Wistron producing devices for multiple major brands in massive facilities primarily located in China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
- Semiconductor shortages and supply chain disruptions since 2020 have highlighted vulnerabilities in the computer manufacturing ecosystem, prompting increased investment in production capacity and geographic diversification of manufacturing locations.
- Environmental considerations are becoming increasingly important in computer manufacturing, with growing focus on recyclability, repair-friendly designs, energy efficiency, and reducing the carbon footprint of production processes.
Computing Industry Terminology
- ODM (Original Design Manufacturer): Companies that design and build products sold under other brand names
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): Companies that sell computers under their own brand
- Form Factor: The physical size, shape, and configuration of a computing device
- Supply Chain: Network of organizations involved in producing a finished computer, from raw materials to retail
Production by Device Type (2025)
- Traditional Laptops: 43% of total production
- Ultra-thin/Ultrabook: 18% of total production
- Desktop Systems: 16% of total production
- Tablets: 14% of total production
- Convertible/Detachable: 9% of total production
Top 5 Computer Brands by Market Share (2025)
- Lenovo: 24.5% global market share
- HP Inc.: 21.8% global market share
- Dell Technologies: 17.2% global market share
- Apple: 9.4% global market share
- Acer Group: 6.8% global market share
Computer Manufacturing Resources
- Semiconductor Materials: 22-34 kg per device
- Plastics and Composites: 3-5 kg per device
- Precious Metals: 10-40 grams per device
- Water Usage: 10,000-15,000 liters per device
- Energy Consumption: 800-1,200 kWh per device manufactured
Data Sources and References
Methodology and Data Collection
Computer production statistics are compiled from manufacturer reports, industry analyses by market research firms like IDC and Gartner, and supply chain intelligence from component suppliers.
Real-time production estimates incorporate seasonal manufacturing cycles, known production capacities of major ODMs, and adjustments for industry-specific events like product launch cycles and component availability.