South Africa vs Turkmenistan: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- South Africa
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5.35 per 100 people against 5.22 per 100 people in Turkmenistan, a difference of 0.13 per 100 people.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2008 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 136th and Turkmenistan ranks 138th of 206 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Turkmenistan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8816 per 100 people | 0.005 per 100 people | 0.8767 per 100 people | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2.16 per 100 people | 0.6779 per 100 people | 1.49 per 100 people | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.68 per 100 people | 4.23 per 100 people | 1.56 per 100 people | Turkmenistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, South Africa or Turkmenistan?
- South Africa, at 5.35 per 100 people against 5.22 per 100 people in Turkmenistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between South Africa and Turkmenistan?
- 0.13 per 100 people, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Turkmenistan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Turkmenistan rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- South Africa ranks 136th and Turkmenistan ranks 138th 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.