Global PC Shipments Fall 21% as Warnings Point to Further Decline

Global personal computer shipments fell sharply in the third quarter of 2026, dropping 21% compared with the same period a year earlier to around 57 million units.

The figures indicate a substantial contraction in the worldwide PC market, with shipments well below their year-earlier level.

The downturn was accompanied by warnings that the market could face an even steeper decline by the end of 2026. No specific forecast for the scale of that potential drop was provided.

The available figures cover shipments rather than purchases by end users. No breakdown by manufacturer or region was given, nor were reasons supplied for the decline.