Hong Kong, China vs Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD): Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 40.27 per 100 people against 7.3 per 100 people in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 32.97 per 100 people.
That makes Hong Kong, China's figure about 5.5 times Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)'s.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Hong Kong, China has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong, China ranks 26th and Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 29th of 206 countries.
Hong Kong, China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.66 per 100 people | 0.5672 per 100 people | 25.09 per 100 people | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 33.28 per 100 people | 4.54 per 100 people | 28.74 per 100 people | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | 39.57 per 100 people | 6.31 per 100 people | 33.26 per 100 people | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, Hong Kong, China or Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Hong Kong, China, at 40.27 per 100 people against 7.3 per 100 people in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between Hong Kong, China and Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- 32.97 per 100 people, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 26th and Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 29th of 206 countries.
- 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.