Global unit shipments of Chromebooks 2019-2022

In 2022, it is forecast that nearly 30 million Chromebooks will be shipped globally, an decrease of 21 percent from the 37.3 million units that were shipped in 2021, and more than double the amount recorded in 2019.

Coronavirus impact on Chromebook sales

The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in transformations to both work and education. In the case of education, distance learning increased in popularity during the pandemic, with more students requiring the correct hardware in order to make this a possibility. The education market has been one of the primary markets for Chromebooks, with the changes to the education system during the pandemic responsible for the surge in Chromebook vendor shipments.

Other PC market segments

PCs come in several varieties, including stationary products like workstations and desktops, as well as portable products like tablets, laptops, and notebooks, including Chromebooks. As a result, the varying size of PCs means each device provides a different experience such its cooling, sound, and the features included.