Fixed broadband subscriptions in Egypt
Egypt: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 13.62 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Egypt, 2002–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
In 2024, fixed broadband subscriptions in Egypt stood at 13.62 million. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 344.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in Egypt peaked at 13.62 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 50,937, in 2002.
That places Egypt 20th 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 in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 50,937 | — |
| 2003 | 54,850 | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 79,217 | +44.4% |
| 2005 | 140,999 | +78.0% |
| 2006 | 258,526 | +83.4% |
| 2007 | 477,432 | +84.7% |
| 2008 | 769,744 | +61.2% |
| 2009 | 1.08 million | +40.0% |
| 2010 | 1.45 million | +34.7% |
| 2011 | 1.85 million | +27.1% |
| 2012 | 2.29 million | +24.0% |
| 2013 | 2.68 million | +16.9% |
| 2014 | 3.07 million | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 3.83 million | +24.7% |
| 2016 | 4.47 million | +16.8% |
| 2017 | 5.23 million | +17.1% |
| 2018 | 6.62 million | +26.6% |
| 2019 | 7.57 million | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 9.34 million | +23.3% |
| 2021 | 10.84 million | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 12.03 million | +11.0% |
| 2023 | 12.44 million | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 13.62 million | +9.5% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 13.62 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 208,504, 65.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 13.62 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 810,782, 16.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 363,649 | 50,937 | 1.08 million | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.91 million | 1.45 million | 7.57 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.65 million | 9.34 million | 13.62 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 17 Saudi Arabia 14.97 million compare
- 18 Bangladesh 14.04 million compare
- 19 Indonesia 13.95 million compare
- 21 Uzbekistan 12.63 million compare
- 22 Argentina 11.93 million compare
- 23 Iran 11.04 million compare
More infrastructure data for Egypt
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 113.19 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 97.13 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 13.25 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 11.37 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.1137 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 6.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 13.25 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.9713 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband subscriptions in Egypt?
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in Egypt was 13.62 million in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 13.62 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,937 in 2002.
- How does Egypt rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Egypt ranks 20th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 344.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.