Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, IBRD only or Japan?

IBRD only, at 1.12 billion against 48.05 million in Japan as of 2025.

What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between IBRD only and Japan?

1.07 billion, with IBRD only ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for IBRD only and Japan?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

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.

IBRD only vs Japan: Fixed broadband subscriptions

IBRD only

1.12 billion

in 2025

Japan

48.05 million

in 2023

IBRD only rank

3rd

Japan rank

4th

Fixed broadband subscriptions over time

IBRD only
Japan

How they compare

IBRD only currently reports 1.12 billion against 48.05 million in Japan, a difference of 1.07 billion.

That makes IBRD only's figure about 23.3 times Japan's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Japan ahead.

IBRD only ranks 3rd and Japan ranks 4th of 47 groups.

IBRD only has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	IBRD only	Japan	Difference	Ahead
2000s	72.62 million	20.97 million	51.65 million	IBRD only
2010s	455.11 million	38.38 million	416.73 million	IBRD only
2020s	892.50 million	45.82 million	846.68 million	IBRD only

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, IBRD only or Japan?: IBRD only, at 1.12 billion against 48.05 million in Japan as of 2025.
What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between IBRD only and Japan?: 1.07 billion, with IBRD only ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for IBRD only and Japan?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do IBRD only and Japan rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?: IBRD only ranks 3rd and Japan ranks 4th 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: 01 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.