Africa Western and Central vs Switzerland: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 4.20 million against 4.00 million in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 195,100.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 42nd and Switzerland ranks 41st of 47 groups.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 151,276 | 2.34 million | 2.19 million | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 725,894 | 3.60 million | 2.87 million | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 2.20 million | 4.13 million | 1.93 million | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, Africa Western and Central or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 4.20 million against 4.00 million in Africa Western and Central as of 2024.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between Africa Western and Central and Switzerland?
- 195,100, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Switzerland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Switzerland rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 42nd and Switzerland ranks 41st of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as Fixed broadband subscriptions. 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.