Fixed broadband subscriptions in European Union
European Union: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 172.89 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband subscriptions in European Union, 2000–2022
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
In 2022, fixed broadband subscriptions in European Union stood at 172.89 million. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in European Union peaked at 172.89 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.63 million, in 2000.
That places European Union 16th out of 47 groups with data for 2022, 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 | 48.06 million | 1.63 million | 106.41 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 136.70 million | 113.61 million | 158.46 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 168.34 million | 163.76 million | 172.89 million | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband subscriptions in European Union?
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in European Union was 172.89 million in 2022, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 172.89 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.63 million in 2000.
- How does European Union rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- European Union ranks 16th out of 47 groups with data for 2022.
- Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union 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.