Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Iran, Islamic Republic of: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
How they compare
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) currently reports 125.00 million against 11.04 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 113.96 million.
That makes Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)'s figure about 11.3 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 22nd and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 23rd of 46 groups.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.50 million | 172,478 | 15.33 million | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2010s | 65.89 million | 5.95 million | 59.94 million | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2020s | 106.40 million | 10.62 million | 95.78 million | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) or Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), at 125.00 million against 11.04 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- 113.96 million, with Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Iran, Islamic Republic of rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 22nd and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 23rd of 46 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.