IBRD only vs United States: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- IBRD only
- United States
How they compare
IBRD only currently reports 1.12 billion against 134.22 million in United States, a difference of 986.78 million.
That makes IBRD only's figure about 8.4 times United States's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was United States ahead.
IBRD only ranks 3rd and United States ranks 2nd 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 | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 72.62 million | 48.67 million | 23.96 million | IBRD only |
| 2010s | 455.11 million | 100.04 million | 355.08 million | IBRD only |
| 2020s | 925.60 million | 128.04 million | 797.56 million | IBRD only |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, IBRD only or United States?
- IBRD only, at 1.12 billion against 134.22 million in United States as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between IBRD only and United States?
- 986.78 million, with IBRD only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IBRD only and United States?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do IBRD only and United States rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- IBRD only ranks 3rd and United States ranks 2nd 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
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.