Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, Arab World or Iraq?

Arab World, at 46.12 million against 8.12 million in Iraq as of 2022.

What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between Arab World and Iraq?

38.00 million, with Arab World ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Iraq?

11 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2022.

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.

Arab World vs Iraq: Fixed broadband subscriptions

Arab World

46.12 million

in 2022

Iraq

8.12 million

in 2024

Arab World rank

31st

Iraq rank

30th

Fixed broadband subscriptions over time

Arab World
Iraq

How they compare

Arab World currently reports 46.12 million against 8.12 million in Iraq, a difference of 38.00 million.

That makes Arab World's figure about 5.7 times Iraq's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Arab World has been ahead every year.

Arab World ranks 31st and Iraq ranks 30th of 47 groups.

Arab World has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Arab World	Iraq	Difference	Ahead
2000s	3.61 million	74.75	3.61 million	Arab World
2010s	24.63 million	3.34 million	21.29 million	Arab World
2020s	43.15 million	6.34 million	36.81 million	Arab World

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, Arab World or Iraq?: Arab World, at 46.12 million against 8.12 million in Iraq as of 2022.
What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between Arab World and Iraq?: 38.00 million, with Arab World ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Iraq?: 11 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2022.
How do Arab World and Iraq rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?: Arab World ranks 31st and Iraq ranks 30th 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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Indicator: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 253 places, 5,314 data points, 1998–2025
Last refreshed: 29 October 2026

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.