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Worldwide OS Market Trends Historical Data
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Operating system market data spanning over the last 15 years, illustrating worldwide share percentages for various platforms. Operating systems are a crucial element for using devices such as laptops, phones, and tablets, and this resource details how market development and evolving user preferences have impacted the selection and dominance of different systems over time.
Columns
The dataset contains 22 columns detailing monthly market shares.
- Date: The exact date of the measurement period, formatted as YYYY-MM.
- Windows: Percentage market share held by Windows.
- Android: Percentage market share held by Android.
- iOS: Percentage market share held by iOS.
- OS X: Percentage market share held by OS X.
- Unknown: Percentage market share for unknown systems.
- Linux: Percentage market share held by Linux.
- Series 40: Percentage market share held by Series 40.
- SymbianOS: Percentage market share held by SymbianOS.
- Samsung: Percentage market share held by Samsung.
- BlackBerry OS: Percentage market share held by BlackBerry OS.
- Chrome OS: Percentage market share held by Chrome OS.
- Nokia Unknown: Percentage market share for Nokia Unknown systems.
- Playstation: Percentage market share held by Playstation.
- Sony Ericsson: Percentage market share held by Sony Ericsson.
- KaiOS: Percentage market share held by KaiOS.
- Xbox: Percentage market share held by Xbox.
- bada: Percentage market share held by bada.
- Tizen: Percentage market share held by Tizen.
- LG: Percentage market share held by LG.
- Nintendo: Percentage market share held by Nintendo.
- Other: Percentage market share held by other systems.
Note: All market share columns are given in percentages rounded to two decimal places. If a share is less than 0.5%, the recorded value is 0.
Distribution
This resource is structured as a time series in a tabular format, typically delivered as a CSV file. It contains 180 rows of monthly data, offering a full 15 years of measurements. The data is entirely valid, showing no missing or mismatched records across the period. The expected update frequency for this type of data is quarterly.
Usage
Ideal applications include time series analysis, market modelling, and tracking major shifts in global technology adoption. It is particularly useful for studying the decline of legacy mobile operating systems and the rise of contemporary platforms. The dataset supports analyses of competitive trends and provides insight into global user device preferences.
Coverage
The scope is worldwide, detailing operating system market shares globally. The time range covers a substantial period of technological development, beginning in 2009 and extending through to 2024. The data availability is consistent, providing monthly measurements across this entire 15-year span.
License
CC BY-SA 3.0
Who Can Use It
- Market Researchers: To track long-term global adoption rates and forecast future market landscapes.
- Technology Journalists: To generate accurate reports on platform popularity and competitive positioning.
- Data Scientists: For training and validating time series forecasting models related to digital market share.
- Product Developers: To understand the relevance of different operating environments globally before launching new software.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Operating System Market Share 2009-2024
- Worldwide OS Market Trends Historical Data
- Statcounter OS Share Dynamics
- Fifteen Years of Global Operating System Adoption
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