What is fixed broadband subscriptions in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?

Fixed broadband subscriptions in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) was 4.27 per 100 people in 2025, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?

The highest recorded value was 4.27 per 100 people in 2025.

What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0046 per 100 people in 2001.

How does South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?

South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 33rd out of 46 groups with data for 2025.

Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?

Over the last ten years it is up 205.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Asia (IDA & IBRD) data come from?

The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Fixed broadband subscriptions (per 100 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Fixed broadband subscriptions in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)

Name: Fixed broadband subscriptions in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
Creator: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Fixed broadband subscriptions was 4.27 per 100 people in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

4.27 per 100 people

Change on year

up 10.6%

Rank

33rd

of 46 groups

All-time high

4.27 per 100 people

in 2025

All-time low

0.0046 per 100 people

in 2001

Years of data

2001–2025

Fixed broadband subscriptions in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), 2001–2025

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in per 100 people.

Analysis

The most recent figure for fixed broadband subscriptions in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) is 4.27 per 100 people, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.

The figure is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 205.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 4.27 per 100 people in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0046 per 100 people, in 2001.

That places South Asia (IDA & IBRD) 33rd out of 46 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	0.1555 per 100 people	0.0046 per 100 people	0.5292 per 100 people	9
2010s	1.31 per 100 people	0.7533 per 100 people	1.7 per 100 people	10
2020s	3.25 per 100 people	2.23 per 100 people	4.27 per 100 people	6

Countries ranked near South Asia (IDA & IBRD)

30 Japan 38.63 per 100 people compare
31 New Zealand 38.05 per 100 people compare
32 Cyprus 37.56 per 100 people compare
33 Hungary 37.54 per 100 people compare
34 Iceland 37.52 per 100 people compare
35 Barbados 37.48 per 100 people compare
36 Bulgaria 37.02 per 100 people compare

See the full ranking of 253 places →

More infrastructure data for South Asia (IDA & IBRD)

Mobile cellular subscriptions 1.38 billion (2025)
Mobile cellular subscriptions 81.7 per 100 people (2025)
Fixed telephone subscriptions 52.00 million (2025)
Fixed telephone subscriptions 3.1 per 100 people (2025)
Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0307 units per person (2025)
Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 23.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 52.00 million (2025)
Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide 1.44 million (2023)
Air transport, freight 2,231 million ton-km (2023)

All data for South Asia (IDA & IBRD) →

Frequently asked questions

What is fixed broadband subscriptions in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?: Fixed broadband subscriptions in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) was 4.27 per 100 people in 2025, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?: The highest recorded value was 4.27 per 100 people in 2025.
What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0046 per 100 people in 2001.
How does South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?: South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 33rd out of 46 groups with data for 2025.
Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?: Over the last ten years it is up 205.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Asia (IDA & IBRD) data come from?: The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Fixed broadband subscriptions (per 100 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Fixed broadband subscriptions (per 100 people)
Unit: per 100 people
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 253 places, 5,314 data points, 1998–2025
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

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.