Fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre in France

France: Fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre was 60 units per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
60 units per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
40th
of 206 countries
All-time high
60 units per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
0.025 units per square kilometre
in 1998
Years of data
26
1998–2023

Fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre in France, 1998–2023

02040601998201020231998: 0.025 units per square kilometre1999: 0.102 units per square kilometre2000: 0.365 units per square kilometre2001: 1.1 units per square kilometre2002: 3.1 units per square kilometre2003: 6.6 units per square kilometre2004: 12.2 units per square kilometre2005: 17.6 units per square kilometre2006: 23.6 units per square kilometre2007: 29.2 units per square kilometre2008: 33.1 units per square kilometre2009: 36.8 units per square kilometre2010: 39.6 units per square kilometre2011: 42.2 units per square kilometre2012: 44.5 units per square kilometre2013: 46.3 units per square kilometre2014: 48.2 units per square kilometre2015: 49.9 units per square kilometre2016: 51.4 units per square kilometre2017: 52.8 units per square kilometre2018: 54 units per square kilometre2019: 55.2 units per square kilometre2020: 56.8 units per square kilometre2021: 58.4 units per square kilometre2022: 59.3 units per square kilometre2023: 60 units per square kilometre

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre in France stood at 60 units per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 29.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre in France peaked at 60 units per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.025 units per square kilometre, in 1998.

France ranks 40th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre in France, year by year

Annual values for Fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre in France, 1998 to 2023.
Year units per square kilometre Change
1998 0.025 units per square kilometre
1999 0.1021 units per square kilometre +307.4%
2000 0.3648 units per square kilometre +257.5%
2001 1.12 units per square kilometre +206.0%
2002 3.07 units per square kilometre +175.1%
2003 6.62 units per square kilometre +115.7%
2004 12.17 units per square kilometre +83.8%
2005 17.57 units per square kilometre +44.4%
2006 23.58 units per square kilometre +34.2%
2007 29.22 units per square kilometre +23.9%
2008 33.08 units per square kilometre +13.2%
2009 36.83 units per square kilometre +11.3%
2010 39.59 units per square kilometre +7.5%
2011 42.21 units per square kilometre +6.6%
2012 44.49 units per square kilometre +5.4%
2013 46.28 units per square kilometre +4.0%
2014 48.18 units per square kilometre +4.1%
2015 49.85 units per square kilometre +3.5%
2016 51.36 units per square kilometre +3.0%
2017 52.84 units per square kilometre +2.9%
2018 53.99 units per square kilometre +2.2%
2019 55.22 units per square kilometre +2.3%
2020 56.83 units per square kilometre +2.9%
2021 58.42 units per square kilometre +2.8%
2022 59.34 units per square kilometre +1.6%
2023 60 units per square kilometre +1.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0635 units per square kilometre 0.025 units per square kilometre 0.1021 units per square kilometre 2
2000s 16.36 units per square kilometre 0.3648 units per square kilometre 36.83 units per square kilometre 10
2010s 48.4 units per square kilometre 39.59 units per square kilometre 55.22 units per square kilometre 10
2020s 58.64 units per square kilometre 56.83 units per square kilometre 60 units per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near France

  1. 37 Denmark 65.48 units per square kilometre compare
  2. 38 Italy 64.06 units per square kilometre compare
  3. 39 British Virgin Islands 61.15 units per square kilometre compare
  4. 41 United Arab Emirates 55.59 units per square kilometre compare
  5. 42 Czechia 53.1 units per square kilometre compare
  6. 43 Portugal 50.23 units per square kilometre compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre in France?
Fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre in France was 60 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 60 units per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 0.025 units per square kilometre in 1998.
How does France rank for fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre?
France ranks 40th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
Is fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Fixed broadband subscriptions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Fixed broadband subscriptions ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Indicator
Fixed broadband subscriptions, per square kilometre
Unit
units per square kilometre
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
253 places, 5,086 data points, 1998–2023
Last refreshed

Fixed broadband subscriptions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.