PC market rebounds with 4.4% growth in Q2 2025, led by enterprise demand

After years of fluctuating performance, the global PC market is showing promising signs of recovery. According to preliminary data released by Gartner, Inc., worldwide PC shipments reached over 63 million units in the second quarter of 2025—a 4.4% increase year-over-year.

This growth is primarily fueled by enterprise upgrades, especially in the U.S., where tariff-driven inventory build-up and Windows 11 desktop refreshes gave vendors a notable boost. AI-capable laptops also played a role, supported by demand from the education sector.

“Enterprise demand outpaced consumer demand this quarter,” said Rishi Padhi, Research Principal at Gartner. “Windows 11 migrations and pandemic-era desktop renewals contributed significantly, even as consumers held off on upgrades.”

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