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Table 42

(Chapter 17: Communications, the Media and Information Technology)

(a) Penetration of information Technology in the Household Sector

Percentages

2004

2008

2009

71.1

74.6

75.8

70.9

73.3

Households with personal computers at home(1)

Households with personal computers at home connected to Internet(1) 64.9

(b) Usage of Information Technology among Household Members

Percentages

2004

2008

2009

Persons aged 10 and over who had used personal computers during

the twelve months before enumeration (2)

59.5

68.2

70.2

Persons aged 10 and over who had used Internet services during

the twelve months before enumeration (2)

56.4

66.7

69.4

Notes: Figures for 2004 and 2009 refer to Jun.-Aug, of the respective years, whereas figures for 2008 refer to Jul.-Sep.

2008.

(1) As a percentage of all households in Hong Kong.

(2) As a percentage of all persons aged 10 and over in Hong Kong.

Source: Social Surveys Section, Census and Statistics Department.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2887 5103)

(c) Usage and Penetration of Information Technology in the Business Sector

Percentages

2004

2008

2009

Establishments using personal computers(1)

58.4

63.1

63.6

Establishments with Internet connection (1)

50.4

58.8

60.6

Establishments with webpages/websites (1)

14.8

19.3

20.0

Business receipts from selling goods, services or information through

electronic means (2)

0.49

1.69

N.A.

Notes: (1) As a percentage of all establishments in the industries covered in the Annual Survey on Information

Technology Usage and Penetration in the Business Sector. Figures for 2004 refer to May-Aug. 2004, whereas figures for 2008 and 2009 refer to May-Sep. of the respective years.

(2) As a percentage of the total business receipts.

Source: Science & Technology Statistics Section, Census and Statistics Department.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2887 9634)

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