Fixed broadband subscriptions in Arab World
Arab World: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 46.12 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Arab World, 2004–2022
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for fixed broadband subscriptions in Arab World is 46.12 million, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 346.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in Arab World peaked at 46.12 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 365,937, in 2004.
Arab World ranks 31st of 47 groups on this measure, 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 in Arab World, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 365,937 | — |
| 2005 | 861,800 | +135.5% |
| 2006 | 1.55 million | +79.3% |
| 2007 | 2.81 million | +81.9% |
| 2008 | 4.24 million | +50.6% |
| 2009 | 5.85 million | +38.0% |
| 2010 | 7.12 million | +21.9% |
| 2011 | 8.57 million | +20.3% |
| 2012 | 10.32 million | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 8.88 million | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 10.80 million | +21.6% |
| 2015 | 18.08 million | +67.4% |
| 2016 | 20.02 million | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 28.22 million | +41.0% |
| 2018 | 30.07 million | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 33.09 million | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 38.89 million | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 44.45 million | +14.3% |
| 2022 | 46.12 million | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.61 million | 365,937 | 5.85 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 17.52 million | 7.12 million | 33.09 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.15 million | 38.89 million | 46.12 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
More infrastructure data for Arab World
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 430.81 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 102.93 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 37.45 million (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 9.48 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0794 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -8.02 % change on previous year (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 37.45 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.914 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband subscriptions in Arab World?
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in Arab World was 46.12 million in 2022, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 46.12 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was 365,937 in 2004.
- How does Arab World rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Arab World ranks 31st out of 47 groups with data for 2022.
- Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 346.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Fixed broadband subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.