Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate was 59 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
59 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 461.4%
World rank
12th
of 206 countries
All-time high
661.07 % change on previous year
in 2003
All-time low
-18.35 % change on previous year
in 2016
Years of data
22
2003–2024

Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa, 2003–2024

02004006002003201320242003: 661.1 % change on previous year2004: 195.4 % change on previous year2005: 175.5 % change on previous year2006: 102.7 % change on previous year2007: 12.8 % change on previous year2008: 12.7 % change on previous year2009: 12.9 % change on previous year2010: 54.5 % change on previous year2011: 22.1 % change on previous year2012: 22.1 % change on previous year2013: 45.9 % change on previous year2014: 5.6 % change on previous year2015: -17.4 % change on previous year2016: -18.3 % change on previous year2017: -2.4 % change on previous year2018: -1.4 % change on previous year2019: 12.9 % change on previous year2020: 4.2 % change on previous year2021: 30.1 % change on previous year2022: 15 % change on previous year2023: 10.5 % change on previous year2024: 59 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 59 % change on previous year for fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is up 461.4% on the previous year and up 946.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 661.07 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -18.35 % change on previous year, in 2016.

That places South Africa 12th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 661.07 % change on previous year
2004 195.38 % change on previous year -70.4%
2005 175.48 % change on previous year -10.2%
2006 102.74 % change on previous year -41.5%
2007 12.8 % change on previous year -87.5%
2008 12.7 % change on previous year -0.8%
2009 12.91 % change on previous year +1.7%
2010 54.47 % change on previous year +321.9%
2011 22.07 % change on previous year -59.5%
2012 22.07 % change on previous year +0.0%
2013 45.88 % change on previous year +107.9%
2014 5.64 % change on previous year -87.7%
2015 -17.4 % change on previous year -408.6%
2016 -18.35 % change on previous year +5.4%
2017 -2.4 % change on previous year -86.9%
2018 -1.44 % change on previous year -39.9%
2019 12.95 % change on previous year -998.9%
2020 4.21 % change on previous year -67.5%
2021 30.05 % change on previous year +613.0%
2022 14.95 % change on previous year -50.2%
2023 10.51 % change on previous year -29.7%
2024 59 % change on previous year +461.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 167.58 % change on previous year 12.7 % change on previous year 661.07 % change on previous year 7
2010s 12.35 % change on previous year -18.35 % change on previous year 54.47 % change on previous year 10
2020s 23.75 % change on previous year 4.21 % change on previous year 59 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 9 Benin 66.37 % change on previous year compare
  2. 10 Mauritania 65.01 % change on previous year compare
  3. 11 Central African Republic 64.33 % change on previous year compare
  4. 13 Nigeria 56.77 % change on previous year compare
  5. 14 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 50.43 % change on previous year compare
  6. 15 Rwanda 36.58 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa?
Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa was 59 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 661.07 % change on previous year in 2003.
What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -18.35 % change on previous year in 2016.
How does South Africa rank for fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 12th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
Is fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 946.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Fixed broadband subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
253 places, 4,925 data points, 1999–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Fixed broadband subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.