This IDC study presents forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 2025–2029."On paper, 2025 promises to be a big year," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays at IDC. "We have a major refresh cycle looming, perfectly timed with a major Windows EOS. Still, economic uncertainty is driving budgetary caution. As such, macro improvements throughout the year could unlock substantial upside of the PC market in 2025."
IDC Market Forecast Figure
Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Refresh Cycle
Windows 11 Migration
Inhibitors
Macroeconomic Uncertainty
Labor Volatility
Significant Market Developments
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
Related Research
Research Assistance
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