South Africa vs Syrian Arab Republic: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- South Africa
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Syrian Arab Republic currently reports 6.86 per 100 people against 5.35 per 100 people in South Africa, a difference of 1.51 per 100 people.
That makes Syrian Arab Republic's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2004 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 136th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 133rd of 206 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Syrian Arab Republic in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6063 per 100 people | 0.0477 per 100 people | 0.5586 per 100 people | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2.16 per 100 people | 3.65 per 100 people | 1.49 per 100 people | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2020s | 2.86 per 100 people | 7.17 per 100 people | 4.31 per 100 people | Syrian Arab Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, South Africa or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Syrian Arab Republic, at 6.86 per 100 people against 5.35 per 100 people in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 1.51 per 100 people, with Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- South Africa ranks 136th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 133rd 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.