European Union vs Italy: Fixed broadband subscriptions

European Union
172.89 million
in 2022
Italy
18.86 million
in 2024
European Union rank
16th
Italy rank
14th

Fixed broadband subscriptions over time

  • European Union
  • Italy
050.0M100.0M150.0M200020122024

How they compare

European Union currently reports 172.89 million against 18.86 million in Italy, a difference of 154.03 million.

That makes European Union's figure about 9.2 times Italy's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, European Union has been ahead every year.

European Union ranks 16th and Italy ranks 14th of 47 groups.

European Union has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade European Union Italy Difference Ahead
2000s 48.06 million 5.71 million 42.34 million European Union
2010s 136.70 million 15.05 million 121.65 million European Union
2020s 168.34 million 18.47 million 149.87 million European Union

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, European Union or Italy?
European Union, at 172.89 million against 18.86 million in Italy as of 2022.
What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between European Union and Italy?
154.03 million, with European Union ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Italy?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do European Union and Italy rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
European Union ranks 16th and Italy ranks 14th 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

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

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.