China vs IDA & IBRD total: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- China
- IDA & IBRD total
How they compare
IDA & IBRD total currently reports 1.18 billion against 669.83 million in China, a difference of 505.17 million.
That makes IDA & IBRD total's figure about 1.8 times China's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, IDA & IBRD total has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and IDA & IBRD total ranks 2nd of 206 countries.
IDA & IBRD total has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | IDA & IBRD total | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.62 million | 82.03 million | 34.41 million | IDA & IBRD total |
| 2010s | 269.79 million | 467.61 million | 197.82 million | IDA & IBRD total |
| 2020s | 583.02 million | 964.60 million | 381.58 million | IDA & IBRD total |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, China or IDA & IBRD total?
- IDA & IBRD total, at 1.18 billion against 669.83 million in China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between China and IDA & IBRD total?
- 505.17 million, with IDA & IBRD total ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and IDA & IBRD total?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do China and IDA & IBRD total rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- China ranks 1st and IDA & IBRD total ranks 2nd of 206 countries.
- 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.