Least developed countries vs Malaysia: Fixed broadband subscriptions
Fixed broadband subscriptions over time
- Least developed countries
- Malaysia
How they compare
Least developed countries currently reports 25.00 million against 4.82 million in Malaysia, a difference of 20.18 million.
That makes Least developed countries's figure about 5.2 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Malaysia ahead.
Least developed countries ranks 34th and Malaysia ranks 35th of 47 groups.
Across the 3 decades both report, Least developed countries averaged higher in 2 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 382,383 | 1.31 million | 923,650 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 6.10 million | 2.77 million | 3.34 million | Least developed countries |
| 2020s | 18.80 million | 4.14 million | 14.66 million | Least developed countries |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fixed broadband subscriptions, Least developed countries or Malaysia?
- Least developed countries, at 25.00 million against 4.82 million in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fixed broadband subscriptions between Least developed countries and Malaysia?
- 20.18 million, with Least developed countries ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Malaysia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Least developed countries and Malaysia rank globally for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Least developed countries ranks 34th and Malaysia ranks 35th 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.