East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Republic of Korea: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 47.8 per 100 people against 36.36 per 100 people in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 11.44 per 100 people.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.3 times East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 5th and Republic of Korea ranks 8th of 45 groups.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.16 per 100 people | 24.64 per 100 people | 22.47 per 100 people | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 14.49 per 100 people | 38.76 per 100 people | 24.27 per 100 people | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 30.34 per 100 people | 45.43 per 100 people | 15.09 per 100 people | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) or Republic of Korea?
- Republic of Korea, at 47.8 per 100 people against 36.36 per 100 people in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) and Republic of Korea?
- 11.44 per 100 people, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) and Republic of Korea?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) and Republic of Korea rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 5th and Republic of Korea ranks 8th of 45 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as Fixed broadband subscriptions (per 100 people). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.