Latin America & Caribbean vs Saudi Arabia: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Latin America & Caribbean currently reports 137.00 million against 14.97 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 122.03 million.
That makes Latin America & Caribbean's figure about 9.2 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Latin America & Caribbean has been ahead every year.
Latin America & Caribbean ranks 20th and Saudi Arabia ranks 17th of 46 groups.
Latin America & Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & Caribbean | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.63 million | 395,375 | 12.23 million | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 2010s | 65.26 million | 4.90 million | 60.35 million | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 2020s | 113.60 million | 12.28 million | 101.32 million | Latin America & Caribbean |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, Latin America & Caribbean or Saudi Arabia?
- Latin America & Caribbean, at 137.00 million against 14.97 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between Latin America & Caribbean and Saudi Arabia?
- 122.03 million, with Latin America & Caribbean ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & Caribbean and Saudi Arabia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Latin America & Caribbean and Saudi Arabia rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 20th and Saudi Arabia ranks 17th 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.