Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate was 2.43 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.43 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 120.1%
World rank
132nd
of 206 countries
All-time high
525.75 % change on previous year
in 2001
All-time low
1.03 % change on previous year
in 2019
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 2001–2024

02004006002001201220242001: 525.8 % change on previous year2002: 309.9 % change on previous year2003: 129.5 % change on previous year2004: 96.7 % change on previous year2005: 61.6 % change on previous year2006: 31.5 % change on previous year2007: 19.9 % change on previous year2008: 10.9 % change on previous year2009: 3.3 % change on previous year2010: 7.1 % change on previous year2011: 7.5 % change on previous year2012: 5.3 % change on previous year2013: 6.2 % change on previous year2014: 3 % change on previous year2015: 3.9 % change on previous year2016: 3.3 % change on previous year2017: 2.2 % change on previous year2018: 2.1 % change on previous year2019: 1 % change on previous year2020: 1.7 % change on previous year2021: 1.8 % change on previous year2022: 1.2 % change on previous year2023: 1.1 % change on previous year2024: 2.4 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 2.43 % change on previous year for fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of up 120.1% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 525.75 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.03 % change on previous year, in 2019.

That places United Kingdom 132nd out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 2001 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2001 525.75 % change on previous year —
2002 309.86 % change on previous year -41.1%
2003 129.54 % change on previous year -58.2%
2004 96.68 % change on previous year -25.4%
2005 61.64 % change on previous year -36.2%
2006 31.46 % change on previous year -49.0%
2007 19.93 % change on previous year -36.7%
2008 10.92 % change on previous year -45.2%
2009 3.28 % change on previous year -70.0%
2010 7.13 % change on previous year +117.5%
2011 7.51 % change on previous year +5.3%
2012 5.33 % change on previous year -29.0%
2013 6.24 % change on previous year +17.2%
2014 2.99 % change on previous year -52.0%
2015 3.93 % change on previous year +31.3%
2016 3.29 % change on previous year -16.4%
2017 2.24 % change on previous year -31.9%
2018 2.09 % change on previous year -6.7%
2019 1.03 % change on previous year -50.9%
2020 1.75 % change on previous year +70.7%
2021 1.8 % change on previous year +2.7%
2022 1.18 % change on previous year -34.4%
2023 1.1 % change on previous year -6.3%
2024 2.43 % change on previous year +120.1%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 2.43 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.04 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (78 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 2.43 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.46 % change on previous year, 99% of the median. (55 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 132.12 % change on previous year 3.28 % change on previous year 525.75 % change on previous year 9
2010s 4.18 % change on previous year 1.03 % change on previous year 7.51 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.65 % change on previous year 1.1 % change on previous year 2.43 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 129 Andorra 2.54 % change on previous year compare
  2. 130 Portugal 2.52 % change on previous year compare
  3. 131 Austria 2.46 % change on previous year compare
  4. 133 Ireland 2.43 % change on previous year compare
  5. 134 Colombia 2.19 % change on previous year compare
  6. 135 Singapore 2.14 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Kingdom?
Fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Kingdom was 2.43 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 525.75 % change on previous year in 2001.
What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 1.03 % change on previous year in 2019.
How does United Kingdom rank for fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate?
United Kingdom ranks 132nd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
Is fixed broadband subscriptions, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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.