On June 9, the latest report released by industry analyst IDC shows that global PC shipments in 2022 are expected to be 321.2 million units, down 8.2% year-on-year; global tablet PC shipments have been lowered to 158 million units, down year-on-year. 6.2%.
IDC said that while its forecast for PC shipments in 2022 has been revised down, upcoming device refreshes, strong commercial demand and developments in emerging markets will continue to drive the industry.
According to IDC's forecast, PC shipments will return to positive growth in 2023 and beyond, but this year's decline in PC shipments will result in a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.6%. On the tablet side, due to competition from PCs and smartphones, tablet shipments will continue to decline during this period, with a CAGR of -2.0%.