Least developed countries vs South Africa: Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate

Least developed countries
8.7 % change on previous year
in 2025
South Africa
59 % change on previous year
in 2024
Least developed countries rank
13th
South Africa rank
12th

Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate over time

  • Least developed countries
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 59 % change on previous year against 8.7 % change on previous year in Least developed countries, a difference of 50.3 % change on previous year.

That makes South Africa's figure about 6.8 times Least developed countries's.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Least developed countries ahead.

Least developed countries ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 12th of 44 groups.

Across the 3 decades both report, Least developed countries averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Least developed countries South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 74.23 % change on previous year 12.8 % change on previous year 61.43 % change on previous year Least developed countries
2010s 36.75 % change on previous year 12.35 % change on previous year 24.4 % change on previous year Least developed countries
2020s 13.18 % change on previous year 23.75 % change on previous year 10.57 % change on previous year South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate, Least developed countries or South Africa?
South Africa, at 59 % change on previous year against 8.7 % change on previous year in Least developed countries as of 2024.
What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate between Least developed countries and South Africa?
50.3 % change on previous year, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and South Africa?
17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Least developed countries and South Africa rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate?
Least developed countries ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 12th of 44 groups.
Where does this data come from?
Statizoid (derived), published as Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
253 places, 4,925 data points, 1999–2025
Last refreshed

The year-on-year percentage change in Fixed broadband subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.