Fixed Broadband Subscriptions

Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people.

Latest available data

This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2024). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.

World Bank 2024

What is the global average Fixed Broadband Subscriptions?

The global average Fixed Broadband Subscriptions is 20.4 per 100 people as of 2024. Monaco has the highest at 55.68 per 100 people, while Chad has the lowest at 0 per 100 people. Data covers 151 countries. Source: World Bank.

World Average
20.4 per 100 people
Highest
Monaco
55.68 per 100 people
Lowest
Chad
0 per 100 people
Countries with Data
151
2024

Top Countries

#1 Monaco 55.68 per 100 people
#2 Andorra 52.36 per 100 people
#3 Bermuda 51.3 per 100 people
#4 Liechtenstein 50.01 per 100 people
#5 France 48.93 per 100 people

Regional Averages

Europe
37.3 per 100 people
42 country
Americas
21.02 per 100 people
27 country
Asia
18.14 per 100 people
39 country
Oceania
12.96 per 100 people
6 country
Africa
4.33 per 100 people
37 country

Country Rankings

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Fixed Broadband Subscriptions — Country Rankings (2024)
# Country Value
1 Monaco 55.68 per 100 people
2 Andorra 52.36 per 100 people
3 Bermuda 51.3 per 100 people
4 Liechtenstein 50.01 per 100 people
5 France 48.93 per 100 people
6 South Korea 47.8 per 100 people
7 China 47.19 per 100 people
8 Switzerland 47.02 per 100 people
9 Germany 45.61 per 100 people
10 Portugal 45.24 per 100 people
11 Norway 45.16 per 100 people
12 Greece 44.68 per 100 people
13 Malta 44.51 per 100 people
14 Belgium 44.23 per 100 people
15 Saudi Arabia 44.07 per 100 people
16 Denmark 43.39 per 100 people
17 Netherlands 42.98 per 100 people
18 Canada 42.52 per 100 people
19 United Kingdom 42.16 per 100 people
20 United Arab Emirates 40.84 per 100 people
21 Sweden 40.62 per 100 people
22 Luxembourg 40.32 per 100 people
23 Hong Kong 40.27 per 100 people
24 Spain 39.23 per 100 people
25 Czechia 38.87 per 100 people
26 United States 38.86 per 100 people
27 New Zealand 38.05 per 100 people
28 Cyprus 37.56 per 100 people
29 Hungary 37.54 per 100 people
30 Iceland 37.52 per 100 people
31 Australia 36.48 per 100 people
32 Finland 36.48 per 100 people
33 Belarus 36.26 per 100 people
34 Romania 35.8 per 100 people
35 Estonia 35.35 per 100 people
36 Uzbekistan 34.74 per 100 people
37 Slovenia 34.23 per 100 people
38 Slovakia 33.81 per 100 people
39 Serbia 33.37 per 100 people
40 Uruguay 33.04 per 100 people
41 Montenegro 32.31 per 100 people
42 Ireland 32.3 per 100 people
43 Italy 31.78 per 100 people
44 Seychelles 31.6 per 100 people
45 Georgia 30.42 per 100 people
46 Austria 30.13 per 100 people
47 North Macedonia 29.89 per 100 people
48 Macau 29.86 per 100 people
49 Moldova 29.63 per 100 people
50 Croatia 29.6 per 100 people
51 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 29.46 per 100 people
52 Bosnia and Herzegovina 29.39 per 100 people
53 Israel 29.18 per 100 people
54 Puerto Rico 27.99 per 100 people
55 Mauritius 27.97 per 100 people
56 Lithuania 27.85 per 100 people
57 Singapore 27.81 per 100 people
58 Russia 27.13 per 100 people
59 Trinidad and Tobago 27.03 per 100 people
60 Argentina 26.1 per 100 people
61 Latvia 25.75 per 100 people
62 Poland 25.36 per 100 people
63 Bahamas 25.27 per 100 people
64 British Virgin Islands 24.91 per 100 people
65 Albania 24.88 per 100 people
66 Brazil 24.08 per 100 people
67 Chile 23.73 per 100 people
68 Vietnam 23.71 per 100 people
69 Turkey 23.43 per 100 people
70 Costa Rica 23.29 per 100 people
71 Azerbaijan 21.75 per 100 people
72 Mexico 21.74 per 100 people
73 Ukraine 21.65 per 100 people
74 Brunei 21.18 per 100 people
75 Armenia 20.31 per 100 people
76 Maldives 19.65 per 100 people
77 Suriname 18.75 per 100 people
78 Iraq 17.63 per 100 people
79 Ecuador 17.25 per 100 people
80 Colombia 17.22 per 100 people
81 Bahrain 16.99 per 100 people
82 Jamaica 15.98 per 100 people
83 Mongolia 15.78 per 100 people
84 Kazakhstan 15.32 per 100 people
85 Tunisia 14.97 per 100 people
86 Thailand 14.89 per 100 people
87 Malaysia 13.55 per 100 people
88 Algeria 13.32 per 100 people
89 Venezuela 12.94 per 100 people
90 El Salvador 12.46 per 100 people
91 Bolivia 12.07 per 100 people
92 Iran 12.06 per 100 people
93 Qatar 11.82 per 100 people
94 Egypt 11.69 per 100 people
95 Peru 11.68 per 100 people
96 Dominican Republic 11.2 per 100 people
97 Oman 11.06 per 100 people
98 Nepal 10.07 per 100 people
99 Sri Lanka 8.47 per 100 people
100 Cape Verde 8.31 per 100 people
101 Palestine 8.16 per 100 people
102 Bangladesh 8.09 per 100 people
103 Kyrgyzstan 7.8 per 100 people
104 Botswana 7.44 per 100 people
105 Morocco 7.3 per 100 people
106 Philippines 7.14 per 100 people
107 Jordan 7.02 per 100 people
108 Nicaragua 5.78 per 100 people
109 South Africa 5.35 per 100 people
110 Guatemala 5.34 per 100 people
111 Indonesia 4.92 per 100 people
112 Gabon 4.69 per 100 people
113 Honduras 4.58 per 100 people
114 Cambodia 4.15 per 100 people
115 Senegal 4.04 per 100 people
116 India 3.15 per 100 people
117 Cuba 3.08 per 100 people
118 Kenya 3.04 per 100 people
119 São Tomé and Príncipe 2.99 per 100 people
120 Bhutan 2.92 per 100 people
121 Myanmar 2.87 per 100 people
122 Namibia 2.83 per 100 people
123 Eswatini 2.51 per 100 people
124 Zimbabwe 1.94 per 100 people
125 Fiji 1.8 per 100 people
126 Ivory Coast 1.6 per 100 people
127 Pakistan 1.47 per 100 people
128 Togo 1.42 per 100 people
129 Vanuatu 1.16 per 100 people
130 Mauritania 0.95 per 100 people
131 Burkina Faso 0.85 per 100 people
132 Zambia 0.79 per 100 people
133 Ghana 0.66 per 100 people
134 Rwanda 0.6 per 100 people
135 Ethiopia 0.59 per 100 people
136 Gambia 0.52 per 100 people
137 Guinea-Bissau 0.39 per 100 people
138 Lesotho 0.38 per 100 people
139 Angola 0.36 per 100 people
140 Benin 0.28 per 100 people
141 Tanzania 0.25 per 100 people
142 Papua New Guinea 0.23 per 100 people
143 Uganda 0.21 per 100 people
144 Mozambique 0.14 per 100 people
145 Niger 0.11 per 100 people
146 Malawi 0.09 per 100 people
147 Nigeria 0.08 per 100 people
148 Kiribati 0.03 per 100 people
149 DR Congo 0.03 per 100 people
150 Timor-Leste 0.01 per 100 people
151 Chad 0 per 100 people

Definition

Fixed broadband subscriptions measure the number of high-speed wired internet connections per 100 residents. This metric includes technologies such as fiber optic, cable, and DSL with download speeds of at least 256 kbit/s. It serves as a primary indicator of a country's digital infrastructure development and the accessibility of reliable, high-capacity internet for households and businesses.

How it is calculated

This indicator is calculated by dividing the total number of active fixed-line internet subscriptions by the total population and multiplying the result by 100. Data is typically collected from national telecommunications regulatory authorities. It specifically excludes mobile-cellular subscriptions, focusing only on terrestrial and satellite services tied to a specific location.

Interpretation

Higher values indicate a digitally mature economy with robust infrastructure and high internet penetration. A score above 30 per 100 people is common in developed nations. Conversely, low values suggest limited connectivity, often due to high installation costs, geographic challenges, or a societal shift toward mobile-only internet usage in developing regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fixed broadband subscriptions represent the total number of high-speed, wired internet connections relative to every 100 people in a population. It encompasses technologies like fiber optics, cable modems, and DSL. This metric is a critical benchmark for evaluating the quality and reach of a nation's digital infrastructure, excluding mobile data plans.

Gibraltar holds the highest rate of fixed broadband subscriptions, reaching approximately 61 per 100 people according to recent data. This exceptionally high figure is characteristic of small, densely populated territories with advanced infrastructure. Such levels indicate that the majority of households and businesses have access to dedicated, high-speed wired internet services.

Chad reports the lowest rate of fixed broadband subscriptions, which recent estimates show is 0 per 100 people. This lack of fixed-line connectivity often stems from significant geographic barriers, limited investment in physical telecommunications infrastructure, and economic constraints. In such regions, the population typically relies almost exclusively on mobile networks.

The rate is calculated by taking the total count of active wired internet subscriptions and dividing it by the total population of a country. This figure is then multiplied by 100 to provide a standardized comparison. Subscriptions must offer a minimum download speed of 256 kbit/s to be included in the total.

About this data
Source
World Bank IT.NET.BBND.P2
Definition
Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people.
Coverage
Data for 151 countries (2024)
Limitations
Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.